This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 01:00

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves a contract for "NP71324 Cleaning Products", designated primarily for health industry applications across the NHS Scotland estate. With an open procurement method, the contract is aimed at the supply of cleaning products and covers several lots including consumables, mops, and chlorine disinfectant tablets. It is situated within the region coded as UKM, comprising areas like Edinburgh. This procurement has moved to the award stage, affirmed by the Contract Award Notice made public on 19th May 2025, marking significant steps towards completion since the initial tender period concluded on 20th December 2024. The contract engagement began soon after with active status signaled from 21st April 2025.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for suppliers within the cleaning products sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in health-focused cleaning solutions. Successful engagement can lead to strategic partnerships with NHS health boards, driving business expansion through a framework agreement that promises a 24-month contract duration with potential extensions. Suppliers such as Arrow County Supplies Ltd, Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies, and others have already engaged successfully, demonstrating the viability for both SMEs and large-scale suppliers in competing for such contracts. The open procedure methodology ensures a competitive environment able to accommodate innovative solutions, thus enhancing growth prospects for qualified businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP71324 Cleaning Products

Notice Description

The Supply of Cleaning Products used extensively across NHS Scotland health boards estate.

Lot Information

Disposable/Reusable Flat Head Mops, Handles & Frames (Single sided)

The use of Disposable/Reusable Flat Head Mops, Handles & Frames (Single sided) across the NHS Scotland Estate

Options: Additional items can be added out-with core list for each lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Chlorine Disinfectant Tablets (1.7g) and Detergent Sanitiser Chlorine Powder 2.4%

The use of Chlorine Disinfectant Tablets (1.7g) and Detergent Sanitiser Chlorine Powder 2.4% across the NHS Scotland estate

Options: Additional items can be added out-with core list for each lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Disposable/Reusable Flat Head Mops, Handles & Frames (Double Sided)

The use of Disposable/Reusable Flat Head Mops, Handles & Frames (30cm - Double Sided)across the NHS Scotland Estate.

Options: Additional items can be added out-with core list for each lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Consumables

The use of Cleaning Consumables across the NHS Scotland estate

Options: Additional items out-with core list can be listed for each Lot

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Disposable/Reusable R/Head Mops, Handles and Equipment

The use of Disposable/Reusable Round Head Mops & Handles & Equipment across the NHS Scotland estate

Options: Additional items can be added out-with core list for each lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530656
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24455000 - Disinfectants

39830000 - Cleaning products

39831200 - Detergents

39831210 - Dishwasher detergents

39831220 - Degreasing agents

39831300 - Floor cleaners

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
19 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Alliance Disposables Ltd

Arrow County Supplies Ltd

Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies

Diversey Ltd

Ecolab Ltd

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions Ltd

Praxis Medical

Robert Scott and Sons

Further Information

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