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NSS12525 IBML Scanner

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 15:01

Award Notice
Award

07 Jun 2022 at 10:38

Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2022 at 14:15

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2022 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jul 2021 at 16:34

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process led by the Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), the award concerned the replacement of high volume scanners for prescription scanning under the title "NSS12525 IBML Scanner." The procurement, registered as ID "068265-2025," falls under the industry category for scanners (CPV code: 38520000) and was managed through an open procedure. While originally accessible via the Scottish Procurement Framework, the contract was ultimately awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited. This procurement is located in the UKM region, with significant dates including the signing of the contract on 6th October 2025. The current contract status is active, while one of the associated lots was cancelled. This procurement represents a completed phase under the tag "award" and "contract."

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in high-volume scanning solutions and related technology fields to engage with public sector clients such as NHS Scotland. Companies capable of providing quality equipment and cost-effective solutions stand to gain from this tender, which was evaluated with a 50% weight on quality and 50% on cost. Such engagements provide businesses a platform to showcase their technology, foster partnerships within the public sector, and contribute to essential healthcare operations. As the procurement was executed via an open procedure, it fostered competitive opportunities for suppliers beyond local markets, especially those with capabilities aligned with the public sector's needs. Businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and providing tailored technologies such as scanners for prescription use are particularly well-suited to capitalize on similar opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS12525 IBML Scanner

Notice Description

Replacement high volume scanners for prescription scanning

Lot Information

IT Hardware Catalogue

Replacement high volume scanners for prescription scanning. Additional information: Call off from Scottish Procurement Framework SP-21-012

Renewal: The initial duration of the framework agreement will be 24 months with the option to extend for up to 2 further 12 month periods.

IT Infrastructure Projects

Lot 2 of the framework agreement will be multi supplier and will cover higher value or more complex requirements such as hardware installations and integrations (including Audio-visual and Network Infrastructure Solutions). Contractors will offer a broad range of products and services across the 5 product groups (General IT Peripherals; Audio-Visual; Desktop Print; Networking; Servers and Storage equipment). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial duration of the framework agreement will be 24 months with the option to extend for up to 2 further 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c6ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068265-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30216100 - Optical readers

30216110 - Scanners for computer use

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30234500 - Memory storage media

30234600 - Flash memory

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

30237110 - Network interfaces

30237135 - Network interfaces cards

30237475 - Electric sensors

31682230 - Graphic display panels

32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321000 - Television projection equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

32323000 - Video monitors

32324000 - Televisions

32324300 - Television equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment

32360000 - Intercom equipment

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32411000 - Token-ring network

32412000 - Communications network

32413000 - Integrated network

32415000 - Ethernet network

32416000 - ISDN network

32418000 - Radio network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

32423000 - Network hubs

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

35125100 - Sensors

38520000 - Scanners

38650000 - Photographic equipment

38651000 - Cameras

38651600 - Digital cameras

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

48219100 - Gateway software package

48219500 - Switch or router software package

48219600 - Multiplexer software package

48219700 - Communications server software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

48318000 - Scanner software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72317000 - Data storage services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72511000 - Network management software services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

72541000 - Computer expansion services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

92224000 - Digital television

92225000 - Interactive television

92225100 - Film-on-demand television

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,174,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
13 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Computacenter

Computacenter (UK) Limited

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Softcat

XMA Ltd

Further Information

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