Planning

Medical Ward Equipment

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

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 14:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), acting as the Common Services Agency, is planning a procurement process for Medical Ward Equipment, including Examination Couches and Trolleys. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 33100000 for Medical Equipment, is intended to supply all NHS Scotland Health Boards and entities under NHS Scotland. With an estimated contract value of £1.7 million, this is a significant opportunity in the goods category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a full contract notice expected in August 2025. Interested suppliers can expect further details in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, with the future notice date planned for 3rd September 2025. The contract duration is anticipated to be four years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses providing medical goods, specifically those able to supply a range of medical examination couches and ward equipment. Suitable businesses include suppliers with experience and capacity to distribute on a national scale throughout Scotland, including both mainland and island NHS entities. Engaging in this framework agreement could significantly enhance a supplier's visibility within the healthcare sector and expand their operational footprint through collaborations with various NHS Boards, contributing to long-term business growth within the public health procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Ward Equipment

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 Medical Examination Couches and Ward Equipment to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide these products including but not limited to the following: Lot 1: Examination Couches Lot 2: General Medical Ward Equipment Inc. Trolleys. Full details will be included in the ITT. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland.

Lot Information

Examination Couches

Provision of various types of medical examination couches; multi supplier unranked framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.All Scottish Hospices

Medical Ward Equipment incl Trolleys

Provision of medical ward equipment, trolleys and associated products; multi supplier Unranked framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.All Scottish Hospices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042883-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Garry Houston
Contact Email
garry.houston@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7773726927

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

Further Information

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