Tender

Facilities Disposables

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Facilities Disposables" is being managed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement is in the Tender stage and focuses on the supply of cleaning products used across NHS Scotland health boards. The industry category of the procurement is goods, specifically cleaning products under the CPV classification 39830000. The tender process, identified as NP712/25, follows an open procedure. Key dates include an updated deadline for tender submissions extended to 2nd February 2026, owing to requests from bidders and evaluation team availability considerations. The contract is active, aiming to establish a framework agreement with a fixed term of two years, extendable by an additional two years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cleaning and disposable products. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying goods such as disposable aprons, laundry bags, and cleaning cloths stand to benefit. The framework agreement, valued at £10,000,000, allows for multiple participants, enabling a diverse range of suppliers to compete. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and meet the technical quality criteria stand a significant chance of success. Furthermore, involvement in this contract can open future opportunities within the NHS Scotland estate, ensuring sustained business engagement and expansion. The incorporation of community benefits further enhances business profiles by promoting social value through their participation.

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Notice Title

Facilities Disposables

Notice Description

The Supply of Facilities Disposable Products used extensively across NHS Scotland health boards estate

Lot Information

Disposable Aprons and Bibs

The use of Disposable Polythene Aprons and Bibs across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Water Soluble Laundry Bags

The use of Water Soluble Laundry Bags across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Disposable Multipurpose Cleaning Cloths

The use of Disposable Multipurpose Cleaning Cloths across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Scouring Pads

The use of Scouring Pads across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Floor Pads (for use with Rotary Floor Scrubbers up to 600rpm)

The use of The use of Floor Pads (for use with Rotary Floor Scrubbers up to 600rpm) across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Basins, Buckets and Pedal Bins

The use of Basins, Buckets and Pedal Bins across the NHS Scotland estate

Renewal: Fixed term of 2 years with 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002319-2026
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

18935000 - Laundry bags

19520000 - Plastic products

33140000 - Medical consumables

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39224330 - Buckets

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

39830000 - Cleaning products

44411300 - Washbasins

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 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
nss.e-fcategory@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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