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Surgical Gloves

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 09:37

Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the procurement of surgical gloves across NHS Scotland, including its Health Boards, Special Health Boards, and Scottish Hospices. The procurement process, under procurement ID NP56925, was conducted via an open procedure and is classified under the goods category, specifically surgical gloves (CPV: 33141420). The contracts have been awarded as multi-supplier unranked awards in five lots, covering both latex and non-latex surgical gloves for general surgery and microsurgery applications. The procurement method was governed by open procedure guidelines, and the awards were made effective as of 2 April 2026. The framework agreement covers a 48-month duration, supporting healthcare facilities throughout Scotland (region: UKM).

This procurement contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing high-quality surgical gloves with diverse applications in hospitals and surgical environments. The multi-supplier nature of the contract opens competitive opportunities for large-scale manufacturers such as MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD, Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited, Molnlycke Health Care, Ansell (U.K.) Ltd, Meditrade UK Ltd, and EBME Tech, who have all been awarded contracts. The open procurement procedure, with provision for electronic submissions, enhances accessibility for interested suppliers, ensuring a robust supply chain that meets NHS standards for quality and sustainability. This framework provides a gateway for firms looking to engage with NHS Scotland and contribute to consistent healthcare delivery nationwide.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052593-2026
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
Large

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
£10,256,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 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
6
Supplier Names

Ansell (U.K.) Ltd

Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited

EBME Tech

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD

Meditrade UK Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care

Further Information

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