The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Buyer Name: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Buyer Address: Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB, United Kingdom
Contact Email: NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
Contact Telephone: +44 1698794410
Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers) Medical Refrigerators Medical Freezers Vaccine Freezers Blood Bank Refrigerators Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters) Medical Coolers Portable Refrigerators and Freezers Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems) Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms). Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments. Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues. Data Logging and Reporting Systems: Including data storage solutions that allow for secure, compliant data recording and archiving. Calibration and Maintenance Services: Regular calibration to ensure accuracy and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability. Emergency Support: Immediate response services in case of system failure or alarm alerts. Lot4 (Cold Rooms) Design and Installation: Custom cold room design and installation tailored to facility-specific requirements, including layout, access, and space optimization. Temperature Control and Monitoring: Systems to maintain options for continuous monitoring and alerts. Data Logging and Compliance Reporting: Solutions to ensure secure data logging for compliance with NHS regulations. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and servicing to ensure reliable and consistent operation. Emergency Support: Fast-response support services in the event of system failures or temperature excursions.
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Lot Title: Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
Lot Description: Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.
Lot 2 Status: cancelled
Lot 2 Has Options: No
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot Title: Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Lot Description: Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.
Lot 3 Status: cancelled
Lot 3 Has Options: No
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot Title: Cold Rooms
Lot Description: Supply and installation of cold rooms.
Lot 4 Status: cancelled
Lot 4 Has Options: No
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot Title: Refrigerators and Freezers
Lot Description: The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty of refrigerators and freezers.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Contract Title: Refrigerators and Freezers
Contract Title: Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
Contract Title: Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Contract Title: Cold Rooms
Award Title: Refrigerators and Freezers
Award Title: Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
Award Title: Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Award Title: Cold Rooms
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