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Medical Ward Equipment

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement process was conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the acquisition of Medical Ward Equipment. This process, classified under the industry category "Medical equipments" (CPV code 33100000), is part of a broader initiative to equip NHS Scotland entities. The open procedure aims to secure goods, specifically medical ward equipment including trolleys and examination couches, to be used across all NHS Scotland boards. The procurement was set in the region of the United Kingdom (UKM), with significant stages occurring in September and November 2025. The estimated framework value stands at £1,700,000 over a four-year duration, divided into two lots with a procurement method that involved electronic submissions. The tender period closed on 10th October 2025, and the awards were signed on 19th November 2025.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare equipment supply sector. SMEs, like Seers Medical LTD and Bristol Maid - Hospital Metal Craft LTD who were among the awards recipients, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their scalability and ability to supply a diverse range of medical products. Given the multi-supplier unranked framework, companies focusing on the quality of service, sustainability, and competitive pricing stand a higher chance of succeeding. This tender not only enables business growth by accessing a reliable contract but also strengthens credentials within the public health sector, offering sustained engagement with NHS Scotland entities over the contract period.

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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 Ward Equipment to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Medical Ward Equipment including but not limited to the following: i) Ward Equipment including various trolleys ii) Examination Couches The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products within each lot 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-05929c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£424,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
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
5
Supplier Names

Bristol Maid - Hospital Metal Craft LTD

Eureka Physiocare Ltd

Langstane Press Ltd

Medstor

Seers Medical LTD

Further Information

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