Planning

NP10025

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

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a public procurement of goods titled "Patient Temperature Management and Fluid Warming" under CPV code 33186200 concerning Blood and fluid warming. This process is in the planning stage and focuses on supplying Patient Temperature Management and Fluid Warming equipment directly to NHS Scotland boards and via National Distribution Sites. The procurement, classified under the health category, is expected to encompass items like patient warming blankets, warming mattresses, and various patient management devices. The notice indicates a future notice will be issued on 1st December 2025. The procurement occurs in the UKM region, with NSS acting as the buyer and central purchasing body, based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying medical devices and consumables, especially those specialising in temperature management and fluid warming solutions. Companies that provide innovative and efficient health equipment—ranging from warming devices to patient management systems—will find this tender fitting for their expertise and capabilities. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to solidify their relationship with NHS Scotland and expand their footprint in the public health sector. As the project is still in the planning stage, companies should anticipate upcoming information and prepare to engage with NSS to position themselves effectively in the forthcoming procurement phase.

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Notice Title

NP10025

Notice Description

Supply of Patient Temperature Management and Fluid warming equipment to NHS Scotland, direct to boards and via NDS ( National Distribution Sites. )

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full scope is still to be defined but may include, Patient Warming blankets, warming mattresses, fluid warming devices and consumables, patient temperature management devices and consumables to NHS Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05454b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030948-2025
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

33186200 - Blood and fluid warming

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 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
morag.macleod7@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

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