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NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

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

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 12:28

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement for the supply of general textiles and bedding to NHS Scotland. This tender, identified by the code NP78725, falls under the hospital linen industry category and has been valued at £16 million for the duration of the framework. Located in Scotland, this procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the open procedure method. Key deliverables include various textiles such as patient garments, scrub suits, and bedding items. Contracts have been awarded to Interweave Textiles Limited and MIP UK Ltd as of 7 July 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the textiles and healthcare supply chains. Companies capable of providing hospital linens, including bedding and staff apparel, stand to benefit from this substantial framework. Ideal participants would be those with the capability to manage large-scale, consistent supply across multiple NHS sites in Scotland, ensuring high-quality delivery and sustainability. The open procedure allowed a competitive bidding environment, particularly appealing to large businesses like Interweave Textiles Limited and MIP UK Ltd that can deliver at this scale.

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Notice Title

NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

Notice Description

National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement,is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all General Textiles & Bedding to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide General Textiles & Bedding including but not limited to the following: i)General patient garments which currently consist of pyjamas, nightdresses, patient gowns ii)Scrub suits for NHS staff use iii)Standard bedding flat sheets, pillowcases, blankets & duvets and pillows iv)Fitted bedding. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted majority of deliveries are to approximately 15 sites currently

Lot Information

Traditional linen products

Traditional linen products Flat sheets Patient gowns Scrub Suits Pillows Towels. Additional information: 7m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years

Fitted Bedding

Fitted Bedding. Additional information: 9m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04facb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043466-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

39518000 - Hospital linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Douglas Thomson
Contact Email
douglas.thomson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7890899518

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
2
Supplier Names

INTERWEAVE TEXTILES

MIP

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