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Decontamination Equipment, Maintenance and Associated Accessories

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 14:20

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting an open procurement process for decontamination equipment, maintenance, and associated accessories. The tender focuses on supplying and installing equipment like sterilisers, washer disinfectors, and reverse osmosis water treatment systems across NHS Scotland facilities, including CDU, EDU, and LDU. The procurement is valued at £10,000,000 and set in the planning and tender stages, with a submission deadline of 5th May 2026. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with relevant standards and enhance technical support and training within the region of the UKM (United Kingdom Mainland).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in decontamination technology and maintenance services. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, compliant equipment and provide excellent technical support and training are well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender facilitates not only market expansion and revenue growth but also contributes to the enhancement of public health services across NHS Scotland, reinforcing the tender's alignment with community benefit provisions. With multiple lots available, suppliers have the opportunity to engage with NHS contracts that have the potential to drive innovation and build comprehensive solutions in medical equipment sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Decontamination Equipment, Maintenance and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage, Drying Cabinets, Standalone Ultrasonic Cleaners and Endoscope Flushing Devices together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Maintenance Packages, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

Lot Information

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers - e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

To provide, install and commission BS EN 285/SHTM 01-01 (Part C) compliant CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers - e.g Single Chamber, Multi Chamber, and Trolley Washers

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-01 (Part D) compliant CDU Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission to BS EN 17180/ BS ISO 22441 & SHTM 01-01 Part E compliant CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

"To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-06 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs, the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements described in BS EN ISO 15883."

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

To provide, install and commission BS EN 16442/SHTM 01-06 compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System to single or multiple EDU's across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDU's and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Reverse Osmosis

" To provide compliant to SHTM 01-01 parts C & D & SHTM 01-06 part D as applicable Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Laboratory Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission BS 2646:2021 (parts 1-3 as applicable) /SHTM 01-02 (Part C) compliant steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

To provide, install and commission equipment compliant to BS EN ISO 14937/SHTM 01-06 capable of the decontamination of Semi-Critical, Semi-Invasive and Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probes to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Standalone Ultrasonic Cleaners (excluding disinfectors)

To provide, install and commission SHTM 01-01/SHTM 01-05 compliant Ultrasonic Cleaning equipment to single or multiple decontamination facilities across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs / CDU's and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B

To provide, install and commission to BS EN 13060/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Endoscope Flushing Devices for use during Decontamination

To provide, install and commission Endoscope flushing and endoscope pre cleaning equipment to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030866-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

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
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
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

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

Further Information

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