Planning

NP59725 Custom Theatre Packs & Surgical Drapes

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

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "NP59725 Custom Theatre Packs & Surgical Drapes." This contract involves the supply of medical consumables, specifically custom theatre packs and surgical drapes, intended for healthcare environments across the entirety of Scotland. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 33140000, representing goods. Potential suppliers should anticipate further communication by 23 October 2025. Key lots within this tender include custom theatre packs and surgical drapes, with the procurement process planned and valued at £32,000,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying operating-theatre instruments and drapes. Companies with robust distribution networks capable of servicing healthcare facilities across Scotland will find this tender especially advantageous. The opportunity is suited for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable delivery of high-quality goods to participate in the initiative led by NHS National Services Scotland, fostering substantial business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NP59725 Custom Theatre Packs & Surgical Drapes

Notice Description

The Supply of Custom Theatre Packs & Drapes within a healthcare environment throughout the whole of Scotland

Lot Information

Custom Theatre Packs

Purchase of Custom Theatre Packs for use within a healthcare environment throughout the whole of Scotland for specialist procedures.

Surgical Drapes

Supply of surgical drapes, Lot structure is provisional and still to be agreed with stakeholders across Scottish health boards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048172-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments

39518100 - Operating-theatre drapes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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