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Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:17

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07 Feb 2025 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the supply of Surgical Gowns, Theatre Scrub Brushes, and Headwear. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, NHS NSS is acting through its division, National Procurement, to manage this contract. The procurement falls under the category of medical consumables and employs an open procedure, covered by the GPA agreement. This framework agreement is structured over a contract period of 24 months, with the possibility of a 36-month extension. As of 4th July 2025, the award stage is completed, and contracts for four lots have been signed on 27th June 2025, with suppliers including A2B Healthcare, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD, and others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the medical supplies sector. Companies offering high-quality, cost-effective products with a focus on sustainability, training, and support can find a competitive edge. Given that up to four suppliers were awarded per lot, enterprises with the capability to deliver at scale and within time frames may strongly benefit. Businesses that focus on non-sterile gown supply, particularly for pandemic scenarios, theatre headwear, and scrub brushes would stand to gain substantially. This framework supports business growth by facilitating long-term agreements with NHS Scotland and provides a substantial platform for businesses looking to expand in the UK’s healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear

Notice Description

For the supply of Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear delivered into NHS Scotland NDS Larkhall for distribution to NHS health boards across Scotland.

Lot Information

Non Sterile Gown

The authority requires a range of single use surgical gowns non sterile only to be purchased in the event of another pandemic as part of the Supply Chain resilience. These will not be purchased as BAU product and will be non sterile and no towels included. The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers for this LOT.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the authority.

Surgical Gowns single use Sterile

The authority requires a range of single use Surgical Gowns sterile across various sizes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the authority.

Theatre Headwear

The authority required a range of Theatre headwear to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Theatre Scrub Brushes

The authority required a range of Theatre Scrub Brushes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,777,727 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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)
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
8
Supplier Names

A2B Healthcare

Ataraxia Personal Care Limited

GS Medical Healthcare

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD

Molnlycke Health Care

Nuline Medical

Polyco Healthline

Praxis medical ltd

Further Information

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