Award

ECG Electrodes

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 13:28

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning ECG Electrodes, conducted by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has been completed. This tender, identified under project code NP621/25, involves the provision of ECG Electrodes including various specialised types such as Adult Holter, Paediatric Monitoring, and Neonatal Pre-wired electrodes. The process took place in the region of UKM (Scotland) under the classification of Medical Consumables. An open procurement method was used, marked by an award stage as of 6 January 2026. The procurement involves two key lots, namely Adult ECG Electrodes and Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes, which were awarded contracts valued at £750,000 and £100,000 respectively. The procurement framework allows for a potential renewal, accentuating the long-term engagement with the awarded suppliers.

Engaging in this contract presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses that provide medical consumables, particularly those specialising in ECG technology. With the awarded contracts spanning a significant monetary value, there is ample scope for suppliers within this sector to enhance their market presence not only in Scotland but potentially across the UK. Companies that can demonstrate robust product evaluation, comprehensive service and support, as well as adherence to sustainability are well-positioned to partake in future renewal opportunities. Given the open procedure, the procurement process was accessible to a broad range of firms, including SMEs, and highlights the importance of holding substantial liability insurance, making it particularly suitable for established companies in the healthcare supply chain.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

ECG Electrodes

Notice Description

The provision of ECG Electrodes including Adult Holter, Short and Long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress. Neonatal Pre-wired and radiolucent and Paediatrics Monitoring and 4mm slot connection

Lot Information

Adult ECG Electrodes

Adult ECG electrodes including Holter, Short and long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress

Renewal: 1 x 12 month option to extend

Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes

Paediatric electrodes including Monitoring and 4mm slot connection. Neonatal electrodes including pre-wired and radiolucent.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001865-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31711140 - Electrodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract Award Notice December 2025.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.campbell@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AMBU

CONMED

FANNIN

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM

NISSHA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef80-2026-01-09T13:28:07Z",
    "date": "2026-01-09T13:28:07Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef80",
    "description": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Breathing circuits, patient interfaces and associated consumables ('Products' 'services') as outlined further below on behalf of 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 Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 Partnership (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 29415 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the dropdown. Please note that once you (SC Ref:820134)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NP621/25",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "ECG Electrodes",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "31711140",
            "description": "Electrodes"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "The provision of ECG Electrodes including Adult Holter, Short and Long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress. Neonatal Pre-wired and radiolucent and Paediatrics Monitoring and 4mm slot connection",
        "value": {
            "amount": 1000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Adult ECG Electrodes",
                "description": "Adult ECG electrodes including Holter, Short and long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress",
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Product Evaluation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Service & Support",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Price",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "60"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Product Evaluation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Service & Support",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Price",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "60"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1440
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month option to extend"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes",
                "description": "Paediatric electrodes including Monitoring and 4mm slot connection. Neonatal electrodes including pre-wired and radiolucent.",
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Product Evaluation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Service & Support",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Price",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "60"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Product Evaluation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Service & Support",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Price",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "60"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1440
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 months extension available"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31711140",
                        "description": "Electrodes"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31711140",
                        "description": "Electrodes"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "description": "It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below",
                    "minimum": "The Bidder should provide its (\"general\") yearly turnover for the last 3 years The Bidder should provide its yearly (\"specific\") turnover in the business area(s) covered by the contract for the last 3 years Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum Public Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum Professional Indemnity Insurance GBP 2,000,000 minimum",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 8,
                "periodRationale": "We envisage awarding up to 5 suppliers to each ranked lot. Due to suppliers being potentially awarded to both lots we envisage a total of 8 suppliers on the framework"
            }
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-08-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "Contract Award Notice December 2025."
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
            "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 South Gyle Crescent",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "EH12 9EB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1312756000",
                "email": "matthew.campbell@nhs.scot",
                "url": "http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "07",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-404",
            "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "postalCode": "EH1 1LB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-137340",
            "name": "Fannin Uk Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Fannin Uk Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Repton Road",
                "locality": "Measham",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "De12 7DT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-48737",
            "name": "Ambu Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ambu Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 Burrel Road, St Ives",
                "locality": "St Ives",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "PE27 3LE",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-122305",
            "name": "KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Charnwood Campus, 10 Bakewell Road",
                "locality": "Loughborough",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "LE11 5RB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-35488",
            "name": "ConMed UK",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "ConMed UK"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "73-74 Shrivenham Hundred Business , Swindon",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "region": "UKK14",
                "postalCode": "SN6 8TY",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-48530",
            "name": "GE Medical Systems Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "GE Medical Systems Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pollards Wood, Nightingales Lane",
                "locality": "Chalfont St Giles",
                "region": "UKJ13",
                "postalCode": "HP8 4SP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-28072",
            "name": "Philips Electronics UK Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Philips Electronics UK Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Philips Centre, Guildford Business Park",
                "locality": "Guildford, Surrey",
                "region": "UKJ2",
                "postalCode": "GU2 8XG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-171020",
            "name": "Nissha Medical Technologies LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Nissha Medical Technologies LTD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Torbay Business Park, Woodview Road",
                "locality": "Paignton",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "TQ4 7HP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
        "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791470"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803129"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803129"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "001865-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Adult ECG Electrodes",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-137340",
                    "name": "Fannin Uk Limited"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-48737",
                    "name": "Ambu Ltd"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-122305",
                    "name": "KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-35488",
                    "name": "ConMed UK"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-48530",
                    "name": "GE Medical Systems Ltd"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-28072",
                    "name": "Philips Electronics UK Limited"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "001865-2026-2",
            "relatedLots": [
                "2"
            ],
            "title": "Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-137340",
                    "name": "Fannin Uk Limited"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-48737",
                    "name": "Ambu Ltd"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-122305",
                    "name": "KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-35488",
                    "name": "ConMed UK"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-48530",
                    "name": "GE Medical Systems Ltd"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-171020",
                    "name": "Nissha Medical Technologies LTD"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-28072",
                    "name": "Philips Electronics UK Limited"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "001865-2026-1",
            "awardID": "001865-2026-1",
            "title": "Adult ECG Electrodes",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 750000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-06T00:00:00Z"
        },
        {
            "id": "001865-2026-2",
            "awardID": "001865-2026-2",
            "title": "Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 100000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-06T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 3
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 3
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "9",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "2",
                "value": 7
            }
        ]
    }
}