Planning

NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors

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

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focused on the acquisition of NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors. The procurement is classified under the medical consumables category and will consider products intended for acute care settings in the UKM region. The process is initiated as a tender, and the framework's estimated value is £4,148,098 over a four-year duration. Interested parties are advised that a formal notice with more details is anticipated by 23 April 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of medical equipments, particularly those producing neuraxial connectors and related medical devices compatible with NRFit standards. Companies with expertise in providing goods to healthcare settings or those seeking to expand into NHS Scotland’s procurement framework will find this bidding opportunity especially beneficial. Engaging in this tender can enhance business visibility, establish or strengthen ties with public health bodies, and provide a steady revenue stream through a multi-year contract.

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Notice Title

NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors

Notice Description

We are looking to scope/seek out what NRFit products are available for use in an Acute setting.

Lot Information

NRFit - TBC

Connectors for Neuraxial Injections or Infusions

NRFit 2 - TBC

Various NRFit Products for use within an Acute Setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053292-2025
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,148,098 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20262 months to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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