Planning

NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

11 Dec 2024 at 16:55

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement project titled “NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding,” categorised under "Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings" within the goods industry. The procurement spans all NHS Scotland Health Boards, with deliveries primarily to around 10 sites across Scotland. The total indicative contract value is £14 million, covering a four-year framework period. Interested suppliers are welcome to email Douglas Thomson at douglas.thomson@nhs.scot by 27th January 2025 to register interest and request further details, with a key information sheet and briefing session offered. The formal notice period is set to begin on 14th April 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in textiles and bedding supplies to collaborate with NHS Scotland. It is particularly suitable for suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive range of products, including patient gowns, scrub suits, blankets, sheets, pillows, and fitted bedding systems. Given the broad scope of delivery and significant contract value, participation in this process could significantly enhance business growth, providing a stable, long-term partnership with a key public sector entity. Altogether, this framework is an excellent fit for established textile manufacturers and distributors looking to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework across 2 Lots for the supply of General Textiles & Bedding to NHS Scotland Health Boards. Lot 1 Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc Lot 2 Fitted Bedding Systems (Fitted bottom Sheet, Top sheet, Fitted pillow cases, Blankets) The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products and associated services to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted the majority of deliveries are to approximately 10 sites currently.

Lot Information

Fitted Bedding Systems

Fitted Bedding Systems: Fitted Bottom Sheets, Top Sheets, Fitted Pillow Cases Blankets Etc The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.

Traditional Textiles

Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039999-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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