Planning

NP66725

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

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration is managed by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), identified as The Common Services Agency, located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The contracting process is at the planning stage for the supply of Patient Wipes (Wet and Dry) under the title NP66725, targeting the health sector with the CPV classification of wipes. The procurement intends to meet NHS Scotland's requirements, distributing products via the National Distribution Site across various health boards in Scotland. The formal notice for this tender is anticipated to be available on 25th September 2025, ensuring adequate time for interested suppliers to prepare for submission. The process is governed by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU on procurement, focusing on goods in the UK region of Scotland (UKM).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of health-related consumables, particularly those specialising in hygiene products such as wipes. Companies that can provide a range of products, including detergent, alcohol, baby, and sporicidal wipes, are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. Participation in this procurement can offer businesses the prospect of enhancing their market footprint by aligning with a major public health organisation, such as NHS Scotland. Additionally, compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) ensures a fair and competitive bidding environment, encouraging diverse participation from eligible suppliers.

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Notice Title

NP66725

Notice Description

For the supply of Patient Wipes (Wet and Dry) for supply to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For supply of Patient Wipes (wet and dry) covering but not limited to : Detergent Wipes Alcohol Wipes Baby Wipes Sporicidal Wipes These products will be solely supplied via the NDS (National Distribution Site) for onward distribution to Health boards aross Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022161-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141118 - Wipes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.lyall@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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