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NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding", was conducted by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), through its division, National Procurement. This open procedure aimed to secure a service provider for supplying general textiles and bedding to various NHS Scotland Boards across multiple sites. Located in Edinburgh, the buying organisation, The Common Services Agency, is known for its healthcare sector involvement. The procurement process began in March 2025 and reached the award stage by July 2025, with contracts being signed on 7th July 2025. The goods procured under this framework were valued at £16 million, and the tender was finalised within the UKM region, specifically encompassing NHS Scotland's requirements.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth to companies specialising in healthcare textiles, particularly those capable of supplying a comprehensive range of products such as patient garments, scrub suits, and various bedding items. Large businesses with the capacity to deliver consistently to healthcare institutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. Suppliers like Interweave Textiles Limited and MIP UK Ltd were successful in bidding for traditional linen products and fitted bedding, respectively, indicating the scale of operations and procurement expectations. Given the focus on high-quality sustainable solutions and competitive pricing, businesses with robust supply chains and competitive cost structures are well-suited to engage with such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

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 General Textiles & Bedding to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide General Textiles & Bedding including but not limited to the following: i)General patient garments which currently consist of pyjamas, nightdresses, patient gowns ii)Scrub suits for NHS staff use iii)Standard bedding flat sheets, pillowcases, blankets & duvets and pillows iv)Fitted bedding. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted majority of deliveries are to approximately 15 sites currently

Lot Information

Traditional linen products

Traditional linen products Flat sheets Patient gowns Scrub Suits Pillows Towels. 7m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years

Fitted Bedding

Fitted Bedding. 9m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535591
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39518000 - Hospital linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

Interweave Textiles Limited

MIP UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527190
    NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding - 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 General Textiles & Bedding to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide General Textiles & Bedding including but not limited to the following: i)General patient garments which currently consist of pyjamas, nightdresses, patient gowns ii)Scrub suits for NHS staff use iii)Standard bedding flat sheets, pillowcases, blankets & duvets and pillows iv)Fitted bedding. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted majority of deliveries are to approximately 15 sites currently
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535591
    NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding - 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 General Textiles & Bedding to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide General Textiles & Bedding including but not limited to the following: i)General patient garments which currently consist of pyjamas, nightdresses, patient gowns ii)Scrub suits for NHS staff use iii)Standard bedding flat sheets, pillowcases, blankets & duvets and pillows iv)Fitted bedding. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted majority of deliveries are to approximately 15 sites currently

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