Planning

Dental Sundries

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

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage of its procurement process titled "Dental Sundries" under the goods category. This contract is aimed at supplying a variety of dental sundries, including restoratives, orthodontics, consumables, and endodontic items, across all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for dental surgical instruments and is planned for delivery in the UKM region, including Edinburgh. Interested parties should note that future notices are expected on 14th May 2026. NSS operates as a central purchasing body governed by public law.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers within the dental industry, particularly those specialising in dental instruments and sundries. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive and varied dental products covering restoratives and orthodontics would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aligns with requirements set by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), offering international reach and potential new market segments. Engaging with NHS National Services Scotland provides the possibility to establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector, enhancing brand visibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

Dental Sundries

Notice Description

Supply of a range of Dental Sundries to be supplied across all NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot structure still to be defined however this will be for a range of dental sundries coverings restoratives, orthodontics, consumables and Endodontic amongst others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015391-2026
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

33131100 - Dental surgical instrument

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 20263 months 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
jonathan.stevenson@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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