Tender

Sampling & Measuring Products

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

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is conducted by The Common Services Agency, widely recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), acting through its National Procurement division. The tender, titled "Sampling & Measuring Products," seeks suppliers for plastic products, specifically jugs, medicine measure cups, and dosing spoons. These items are intended for distribution to all entities under the NHS in Scotland, including Health Boards and Scottish Hospices. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 12th November 2025. The contract period covers 48 months with no extension options, and the location of delivery is in the UK region UKM (United Kingdom Mainland). The procurement method is an open procedure under legal framework 32014L0024, facilitated through electronic submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the plastic goods sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare-related products. Given the emphasis on quality and sustainability, companies with robust quality assurance processes and environmental credentials will be well-positioned. The exclusive nature of each lot under a Sole Award scheme can provide a stable revenue stream over the four-year term for successful bidders. With substantial demand across the NHS network, suppliers have the potential to secure a strong market position, driving business growth. This tender is particularly suited to businesses capable of supplying large volumes and meeting technical specifications while adhering to a competitive pricing structure.

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Notice Title

Sampling & Measuring Products

Notice Description

Plastic jugs, cups and measuring spoons for supply to the NDS (National Distribution Centre)

Lot Information

Plastic Jugs 750ml Capacity with coloured lids

To supply plastic jugs to be used for providing drinks to patients. These jugs are to come with different coloured lids to aid staff via a "traffic light system" to aid the monitoring of patients who may need to be monitored for fluid intake the lid colours are red, amber, green and blue. The jugs are to be plastic and have a capacity of 750ml. We envisage awarding one supplier to this lot as a Sole Award.

Medicine Measure - 30ml & 60ml

To supply plastic non sterile medicine measure cups in two sizes, 60ml and 30ml for the dispensing of drugs and medicines to patients. These cups should have graduations on them to aid the measuring of liquids. We envisage awarding one supplier to this lot as a Sole Award.

Dousing Spoons - 5ml / 2.5ml

Double ended dousing spoons, with a 5ml and a 2.5ml spoon at each end. For the administration of small volume liquid medicine. We envisage awarding one supplier to this lot as a Sole Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064620-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials

19520000 - Plastic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£507,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Matt Thomas
Contact Email
matt.thomas@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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