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NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), also known as The Common Services Agency, involved the purchase of four mobile breast screening units for delivery between the financial years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The contract was awarded in September 2025 to Lynton Trailers (UK) Ltd, with the first two units expected by 31 March 2026. This open procedure falls under the industry category of "Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers" with a specific delivery location in Uphall, West Lothian, United Kingdom. The process, identified under the project code NP100225, was part of an open procurement method covered by the GPA, with the fixed cost contract signed on 10 September 2025 for a value of £925,416. The procurement stage has advanced from the tender phase in June 2025 to the award and active contract stage as of September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or modifying vehicle bodies and trailers, especially those capable of meeting the technical and quality requirements that accounted for half of the evaluation criteria. The engagement provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their portfolio in publicly funded health sector projects, particularly those with expertise in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. Additionally, the open procurement method allows accessible competition for businesses complying with the financial and insurance prerequisites as outlined in the contract's selection criteria. Successful engagement can lead to further opportunities in related sectors, as well as establishing valuable partnerships with major health organisations like NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Title

NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

Notice Description

The NHS Requirement was for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Requirement was for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061013-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£970,920 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£970,920 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£925,416 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 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
Jenny Paterson
Contact Email
jennifer.paterson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7816450405

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
1
Supplier Name

LYNTON TRAILERS (UK

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