Planning

Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting

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

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement initiative titled "Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting." This process, recorded under notice ID 021960-2026, is at the planning stage with a future notice date projected for 26th May 2026. It involves the supply and maintenance of mobile operating tables, theatre lighting, and related surgical equipment for various clinical specialties in the UKM region. Valued at £2,000,000, the procurement is classified under the goods category, with a focus on operating tables as per CPV standards. NHS NSS, a body governed by public law, is the central purchasing body that will oversee this procurement, ensuring that businesses interested in participating adhere to the legal basis set by directive 32014L0024.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment. Suppliers who can offer comprehensive project management services, including assessment, delivery, assembly, and maintenance, are well positioned to benefit. Companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of operating tables, surgical trolleys, theatre lighting (LED), and other related items, such as transfer systems and pendants, will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework seeks suppliers who can guarantee a robust service infrastructure supporting pre-installation assessment and post-installation support, granting businesses a chance to significantly expand their operational footprint within the healthcare sector. Businesses that can deliver innovative and high-quality medical equipment, alongside reliable maintenance solutions, will be ideally suited to compete for contracts under this framework.

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Notice Title

Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of mobile operating tables, transfer systems, surgical trolley systems, including accessories, and operating theatre lights (LED) for all clinical specialties, including, but not limited to, vascular, orthopaedics, neurology, urology, gynaecology, colorectal surgery.

Lot Information

Mobile Operating Tables

The supply and delivery of mobile operating tables. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Transfer Systems

The supply and delivery of transfer systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Surgical Trolley Systems

The supply and delivery of surgical trolley systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Theatre Lighting

The supply and delivery of theatre lighting. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Mattresses

The supply and delivery of mattresses. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Pendants

The supply and delivery of pendants. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Maintenance

The delivery of maintenance for operating tables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021960-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33192230 - Operating tables

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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