Tender

Surgical Gloves

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

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Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, operating as National Services Scotland, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of surgical gloves. This procurement, under project code NP56925, is conducted through an open procedure by the NHS National Procurement division and covers goods classified under CPV code 33141420. Five lots are available, divided by glove type and material, ensuring comprehensive supply across NHS Scotland. The process invites suppliers to bid until 17 November 2025, with contracts expected to last 48 months and valued at £13 million. Notable elements include a sub-contract clause and community benefits provision requirement, alongside an electronic submission mandate by PCS-Tender, emphasising sustainable procurement practices.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of surgical gloves, including both latex and non-latex variants, offering a significant entry point into the healthcare supply chain. The structured framework allows for a multi-supplier unranked award across the five lots, meaning businesses with robust quality and pricing strategies have the potential to be appointed to one or more lots. Companies experienced in delivering community benefits and sustainable practices in Scotland will find this procurement especially beneficial, as a commitment to these aspects is mandatory. Engaging with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway may further enhance potential bid success, underpinning broader business growth and competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Surgical Gloves

Notice Description

Purchase of Surgical Gloves both Latex and Latex Free in a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to each lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Lot Information

General Surgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves GENERAL SURGERY LATEX to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

General Surgery Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves general surgery non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove enhanced grip Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves enhanced grip latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove Microsurgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Surgical Gloves Microsurgical Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065807-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141420 - Surgical gloves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 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
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.lyall@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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