Planning

NP712/25 Facilities Consumables

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

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Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a procurement process concerning facilities consumables, specifically within the goods category. This tender, titled "NP712/25 Facilities Consumables," focuses on providing items such as disposable cleaning cloths, aprons, and other cleaning supplies, with a procurement value estimated at £2,500,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the PIN response deadline set for 12th September 2025. Delivery is expected within the UK region, especially servicing NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the cleaning products and disposable consumables industry aiming to expand their business within the public health sector. With a sizeable budget allocation and a broad array of required goods, businesses that specialise in manufacturing or distributing cleaning and protective products would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and potentially lead to long-term collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NP712/25 Facilities Consumables

Notice Description

The scope for the supply of Facilities Disposables will include, but is not limited to, the following commodity areas: disposable multipurpose cleaning cloths, disposable aprons and protective bibs, soluble laundry bags, scouring pads, cleaning wipes, machine floor pads.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope for the supply of Facilities Disposables will include, but is not limited to, the following commodity areas: disposable multipurpose cleaning cloths, disposable aprons and protective bibs, soluble laundry bags, scouring pads, cleaning wipes, machine floor pads.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05913b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052772-2025
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

18935000 - Laundry bags

33141118 - Wipes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.e-fcategory@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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