Injection Equipment Paraphernalia

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Injection Equipment Paraphernalia". This procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically classified within the medical industry, focusing on medical needles and other related products. The procurement is intended to supply NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards across all UKM locations. It includes valuable items such as medical needles, syringes, and naloxone products. The total contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. The process is governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, with future notices expected by 28th October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceutical products. Companies with expertise in manufacturing medical needles, syringes, or similar paraphernalia, particularly those with an interest in harm reduction innovations, will find this tender particularly suitable. The framework includes several lots, such as pre-packed equipment and naloxone products, providing diverse opportunities for suppliers. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can adhere to UK Government guidelines and deliver across Scotland will be ideal candidates. Engaging in this procurement could expand a company's footprint within the public health sector, particularly in supporting harm reduction initiatives.

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Notice Title

Injection Equipment Paraphernalia

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Individual Items and prepacked equipment for single use for people who use drugs including performance and image enhancing drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf and for Naloxone products for administering by approved services on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'

Lot Information

Individual Items for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf

Individual Items for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf

Pre-packed equipment for single use for people who use drugs including Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs as defined in section 5.2.14 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf

Pre-packed equipment for single use for people who use drugs including Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs as defined in section 5.2.14 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf

Naloxone products supplied to approved services which conform to UK Government Guidelines.

Naloxone products supplied to approved services which conform to UK Government Guidelines.

Harm Reduction Innovation Lot (to include inhalation devices pertinent to changes under consideration by the Authority) (unscored).

Innovations relating to Harm Reduction and safer drug use, for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf in line with any advances in legislation in this regard during the lifetime of the framework. Please Note: THIS IS AN UNSCORED LOT. Bidders to this lot will have to be awarded to one or more of lots 1-3 on this framework to be awarded to this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073441-2026
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

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

33141123 - Sharps containers

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

33157400 - Medical breathing devices

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

39223100 - Spoons

44174000 - Foil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
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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