Planning

NP56425

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

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has announced a planned procurement process for the supply of beds and mattresses to NHS Scotland, to be delivered directly to local health boards. Designated as procurement ID "NP56425," this initiative falls within the "Health" industry category and involves the delivery to regions within UKM. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, includes important dates such as a future notice to be published on 31st July 2025. The contracting authority is based at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB, and the contact person is Yvonne Gardner, reachable via yvonne.gardner@nhs.scot or +44 07770647077.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying healthcare beds and mattresses, particularly those producing Electric Profiling Beds (EPB) and related products for acute and community sectors. Companies specialising in medical and healthcare equipment supply can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence within Scotland's healthcare sector. The procurement process, governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), is structured to invite competitive participation, making it well-suited for businesses that can meet the high standards and specific needs of NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP56425

Notice Description

Supply of Beds and Mattresses to NHS Scotland direct to Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and delivery of beds and mattresses across NHS Scotland. The range of products includes the Supply of Healthcare Beds & Mattresses and provides Electric Profiling Beds (EPB) and a range of Mattresses used within NHS Scotland's Acute and Community sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522453
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

33192100 - Beds for medical use

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruaridh.armitage@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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