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Fluid Warming Blankets

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

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Fluid Warming Blankets," classified under CPV code 39511100 (Blankets). This procurement falls within the goods category and is aimed at providing Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices to NHS Scotland. The contract, valued at £1,600,000, was awarded on 20 February 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitating a modification to the framework agreement to meet additional demands from the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The framework includes a standstill period for legal proceedings as per Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key suppliers include KCI Medical Limited, Aquilant Ltd, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, and others, with delivery within the UK region UKM covering Scotland.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical consumables and patient temperature management systems. Large-scale suppliers as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in medical and surgical equipment manufacturing or distribution would find this procurement highly relevant. Given the significant value of the contract and the strategic importance of the NHS Scotland framework, participating businesses can secure long-term partnerships and enhance their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Furthermore, the need for rapid adaptability and the supply chain resilience underlined by this procurement process highlight the crucial role of reliable and high-quality suppliers in sustaining essential healthcare services during public health emergencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fluid Warming Blankets

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006208-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39511100 - Blankets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
11
Supplier Names

Aquilant Ltd

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Belmont Medical Technologies Ltd

Delta Surgical Ltd

Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.

ICU Medical

Inspiration Healthcare Ltd.

KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)

Stryker UK Limited

TSC life

novus med Ltd

Further Information

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