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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS), encompasses the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland. The procurement falls under the category of health and takes place in Edinburgh, UKM. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 20 February 2025. The procurement method applied was a limited procedure without prior publication, relevant under Regulation 72(1)(c) due to the unforeseen demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare supplies industry, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated patient temperature management systems. Large companies like KCI Medical Limited, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, and Delta Surgical Ltd, as well as SMEs such as Aquilant Ltd, have been successful suppliers, indicating a market space suitable for both large-scale enterprises and smaller, specialised firms. Potential suppliers operating in the UK region, especially those experienced in healthcare consumables, may find this tender to be a lucrative opportunity to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fluid Warming Blankets

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524356
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39511100 - Blankets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 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
11
Supplier Names

Aquilant Ltd

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Belmont Medical Technologies Ltd

Delta Surgical Ltd

Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.

ICU Medical

Inspiration Healthcare Ltd.

KCI Medical Limited (Solventum)

Stryker UK Limited

TSC life

novus med Ltd

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