Planning

Surgical Sterile Gowns re usable (Future Scoping Exercise)

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

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Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has initiated a scoping exercise under the planned procurement stage for reusable sterile surgical gowns. This falls under the 'Medical consumables' industry category. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with future communication expected by 31st December 2027. The procurement is meant to assess market capacity for supplying reusable sterile surgical gowns across the UK (region UKM).

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to establish themselves as key suppliers for the NHS in the niche market of reusable surgical gowns. It is especially suitable for companies experienced in manufacturing or supplying medical consumables. Engaging in this scoping exercise allows businesses to gain insights into NHS requirements and showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to future contracts. The initial involvement requires interested parties to review a document and send information to craig.lyall@nhs.scot, highlighting their capacity to meet the demand.

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Notice Title

Surgical Sterile Gowns re usable (Future Scoping Exercise)

Notice Description

To engage with the market as a scoping exercise in order to establish the number of Suppliers within the market place who that can or are able to Supply Re usable Sterile Surgical Gowns. Companies should review the attached document and return to craig.lyall@nhs.scot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To engage with the market as a scoping exercise in order to establish the number of Suppliers within the market place who that can or are able to Supply Re usable Sterile Surgical Gowns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072089-2025
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20272 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sas.quelleron@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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