Planning

NP59225

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

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Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage for the supply of Patient Lifting equipment. This notice outlines the intended procurement of various goods for the health care sector, among them blood and fluid warming equipment, to be delivered within the UKM region, which covers Scotland. The tender, titled "NP59225", falls under the CPV classification of lifting equipment particularly for the health care sector. This procurement is initiated under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, complying with the rules of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). A future notice is anticipated on 27th February 2026, marking key timelines for interested businesses to prepare and plan their submissions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, specifically those adept in manufacturing or supplying lifting and fluid warming devices. Companies with expertise in developing health care sector goods, such as patient warming blankets and temperature management devices, are likely to be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is an open opportunity to supply directly to NHS Scotland, both at patient care levels and via National Distribution Sites, potentially signalling a lucrative partnership for businesses with robust capabilities in health care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP59225

Notice Description

Supply of Patient Lifting equipment to NHS Scotland, direct to boards and via NDS ( National Distribution Sites. )

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full scope is still to be defined but may include, Patient Warming blankets, warming mattresses, fluid warming devices and consumables, patient temperature management devices and consumables to NHS Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057290-2025
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

33186200 - Blood and fluid warming

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20263 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

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
morag.macleod7@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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