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NP56326 Service for Peritoneal Dialysis Treatments

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland)

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:26

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by NHS Scotland under the Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), involved the provision of homecare services for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatments. This tender, titled "NP56326 Service for Peritoneal Dialysis Treatments," falls within the pharmaceutical products category, covering delivery services of dialysis consumables across Scotland. The competitive phase culminated in awarding active contracts for two lots—namely, "Dispensing and Delivery Service" and "Sterile Dialysate Fluids," on 25 March 2026, signalling the completion of the award stage. NHS Scotland utilised an open procedure, with frameworks in place for supplier engagement, set within regulatory guidelines like the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare delivery and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those with capabilities in homecare services, bespoke delivery systems, and dialysis treatment provisions. With a scope to serve up to 200 patients and manage approximately 2,000 deliveries annually, the framework agreement incentivises innovation and business continuity planning, with criteria focused significantly on price and service management quality. Large-scale suppliers, such as Vantive Limited and Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Limited, are already engaged, suggesting opportunities for experienced contenders capable of meeting regulatory demands and demonstrating sustainability initiatives. Companies in similar domains can potentially benefit from the engagement with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway, offering a platform for growth through community-led initiatives aligned with public procurement objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP56326 Service for Peritoneal Dialysis Treatments

Notice Description

The provision of a homecare delivery service on behalf of NHS Scotland for patients on peritoneal dialysis treatments at home which may include the supply of a dialysis machine, consumables as required, sterile dialysate fluids, ancillaries, and the delivery service.

Lot Information

Sterile Dialysate Fluids

The provision of a homecare delivery service to enable patients within NHS Scotland to self-administer peritoneal dialysis treatments at home. The service includes the supply of sterile dialysate fluids dispensed in accordance with each individual patient's prescription as detailed within the specification contained within the tender documentation. This tender is for a maximum of 200 patients across Scotland resulting in approximately 2000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the framework agreement. This Lot will be awarded as an unranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of two (2) suppliers. Full details of the products can be found within the ITT documents.

Dispensing and Delivery Service

The provision of a homecare delivery service to enable patients within NHS Scotland to self-administer peritoneal dialysis treatments at home. The service may include the supply of a dialysis machine, consumables as required, sterile dialysate fluids dispensed in accordance with each individual patient's prescription, ancillaries as required, the homecare delivery service to the patient at home, or other agreed delivery point, and the removal of waste if required as detailed within the specification contained within the tender documentation. This tender is for a maximum of 200 patients across Scotland resulting in approximately 2000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the framework agreement. This Lot will be awarded as an unranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of two (2) suppliers. Full details of the Service can be found within the ITT documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060393
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037557-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33181520 - Renal dialysis consumables

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33692800 - Dialysis solutions

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20265 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 Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland)
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Limited

Vantive Limited

Further Information

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