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NP50825 Hygiene Paper Products

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting an open procurement process titled "NP50825 Hygiene Paper Products." This procurement falls under the health industry category and aims to supply a variety of hygiene paper products like hand towels and toilet tissue across all NHS Scotland health boards and associated organisations. The procurement is overseen from Edinburgh, UKM region, with the tender process actively initiated on 13th November 2024. Important dates include the end of the tender submission period on 18th December 2024, and the start of the contract period from 1st April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions. The process is structured under an open procedure focusing on goods and is intended to select up to four framework participants.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in hygiene paper products, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality supplies at competitive costs. Companies with experience in servicing large organisations like NHS Scotland will be well-suited to compete, particularly those who are capable of investing in infrastructure like dispenser systems. The procurement also emphasises community benefits, requiring participants to engage with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway, thus aligning business growth with community development. Suppliers will benefit from structured engagement with public bodies and the chance to secure a long-term framework agreement, enhancing business visibility and market reach across Scotland's health sector.

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Notice Title

NP50825 Hygiene Paper Products

Notice Description

Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of paper products (including but not limited to - hand towels, toilet tissue, couch rolls). These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service supporting all health boards (including special boards ) within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Dispenser Led Hygiene Paper Products

Supply of paper products including folded hand towels, rolled hand towels, folded toilet tissue, toilet tissue rolls, centrefeed toilet tissue, couch rolls, and wiper rolls which are compatible with current install base of Kimberly-Clark dispensers.

Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options

Non-Dispenser Led Hygiene Paper Products

Supply of paper products including standard toilet tissue rolls, wipers and facial tissues.

Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528898
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,581,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Claire Stewart, Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
claire.stewart5@nhs.scot, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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