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Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:23

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Award

07 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:18

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 12:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on renewing the framework for "Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents" with a budget allocation of £44,000,000. The project encompasses several tender lots related to medical consumables, specifically cardiology-focused items like balloon catheters, guide catheters, and drug-eluting stents. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring fair competition. Key stages include planning, tender, and award phases, with activities spanning from July 2025 planning to a tender submission deadline on 16th February 2026, and subsequent awards announced on the same day. The location for delivery is primarily within the UK, designated under the region UKM. This extensive procurement aims to address the needs for cardiology supplies over multiple years, reflecting the importance of continuous healthcare service enhancements within the UK.

Participation in this tender presents an expansive set of opportunities for companies, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying medical consumables for cardiology. Businesses with expertise in producing high-quality cardiology equipment such as balloon catheters and drug-eluting stents are well-placed to compete for framework agreements within this tender. SMEs that can offer competitive pricing, training, support, and sustainable practices may find significant growth prospects by securing a position on this multi-lot framework, which supports both large scale and smaller, innovative suppliers. The open procedure procurement method also encourages participation by fostering a transparent and fair bidding environment—offering new market entrants rigorous engagement with healthcare supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents

Notice Description

This is a renewal tender for NP63520 and NP63520a Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents. This tender will be for consumable products only which are applicable to the commodity area mentioned above.

Lot Information

Balloon Catheters

Provision of Balloon Catheters for use in Cardiology.

Diagnostic Catheters

Provision of Diagnostic Catheters for use in Cardiology.

Guide Catheters

Provision of Guide Catheters for use in cardiology.

Guide Extension Catheters

Provision of Guide Extension Catheters for use in cardiology.

Femoral Introducers

Provision of Femoral Introducers for use in Cardiology.

Radial Introducers

Provision of Radial Introducers for use in Cardiology.

Radial Compression Devices

Provision of Radial Compression Devices for use in Cardiology.

FFR Measurement Systems

Provision of FFR Measurement Systems for use in Cardiology.

Intra Aortic Balloon Catheters

Provision of Intra Aortic Balloon Catheters for use in Cardiology

Inflation Devices

Provision of Inflation Devices for use in Cardiology.

Vascular Closure Devices

Provision of Vascular Closure Devices for use in Cardiology.

IVUS Consumables

Provision of IVUS Consumables for use in Cardiology.

OCT Consumables

Provision of OCT Consumables for use in Cardiology.

Workhorse DES

Provision of Workhorse Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology.

High Risk Bleed DES

Provision of High Risk Bleed Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology.

Niche DES

Provision of niche Drug Eluting Stents for use in cardiology.

Drug Eluting Balloons

Provision of Drug Eluting Balloons for use in Cardiology.

Microcatheters

Provision of Microcatheters for use in Cardiology.

Angio Guidewires

Provision of Angio Guidewires for use in Cardiology.

Accessories

Accessories - Unscored Lot. This Lot is for items which don't fall into Lots 1-20 but are used in association with an item(s) submitted in another Lot. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-20 of the framework. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are only awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to one of the scored Lots (1-20).

Innovation

Innovation - Unscored Lot. For unique and new items which are yet to be made available to the market, but will become available over the duration of the framework. They must be the first of its kind to the market, with no other equivalent available. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-20. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are automatically awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to any of the other Lots (1-20).

Commitment and Collaboration

Commitment Lot - Unscored. This Lot is for suppliers who have been awarded to one or more of the scored Lots (1-20). The purpose of this Lot is to allow suppliers to propose commitment (value or volume) or collaboration (multi Health Boards) structures, which will result in improved value for end users or Health Boards. Please detail below any improved value offers below.

Calcium Management

Calcium Management for use in Cardiology. This lot is UNSCORED.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055594-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141200 - Catheters

33141210 - Balloon catheters

34722100 - Balloons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
We intend to retender prior to the expiry of this framework.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
26
Supplier Names

APR Medtech Ltd

Abbott Medical U.K. Ltd

Aquilant Ltd T/A Aquilant Surgical

B.Braun Medical Limited

BVM Medical Limited

Biosensors International UK Limited

Boston Scientific

Bracco UK Ltd

Cardiac MedTech

Cordis Medical UK Limited

Cormed Ltd

GAP Medical Solutions Ltd

Getinge Limited

Hospital Services Ltd

It's Interventional Limited

Kimal plc

Medtronic Limited

Merit Medical UK

Philips Electronics UK Limited

Revasc Ltd

SMT

Shockwave Medical, Inc

Teleflex

Terumo UK Ltd

Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a M3 Medical

Vascular Perspectives Ltd

Further Information

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