Planning

Curtains & Blinds

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), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for procuring Curtains & Blinds for NHS Scotland. This procurement, identified as NP801/25, includes products such as disposable cubicle curtains, vertical blinds, roller blinds, and tracks including fitting. The estimated contract value is GBP 4,000,000, with the procurement covering all NHS Scotland Health Boards across Scotland (region UKM). Relevant details and specifications will be provided in the full contract notice expected to be published in June 2025, and interested suppliers can contact Yvonne Gardner at NHS Scotland for preliminary information and briefing sessions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing and installing curtains and blinds. Suppliers with the capability to deliver a comprehensive range of products and services, including fitting and maintenance, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement presents an advantageous entry point for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector within Scotland, providing sustained business over the planned contract duration. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage early with the buyer to understand the requirements and prepare competitive bids when the full tender is released.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Curtains & Blinds

Notice Description

National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and fitting of curtains, blinds and tracks to NHS Scotland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787901
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522464
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

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

CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

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
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522464
    Curtains & Blinds - National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland

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