Award

NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the acquisition of four mobile breast screening units (MBSU). This procurement falls under the health industry category and takes place in Edinburgh, UK, with delivery locations specified in West Lothian. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract for the four MBSUs having been awarded to Lynton Trailers (UK) Ltd on the 10th of September 2025. The units will be delivered over two financial years, with the first two units expected by the 31st of March 2026. This open procedure contract covers the procurement of goods and has an estimated value of £925,416 GBP, excluding special options or renewals.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and healthcare equipment, particularly those with experience in the manufacture and delivery of mobile health units. Businesses capable of meeting the technical and quality criteria, as well as holding necessary certifications such as CE/UKCA markings, are well-suited to bid successfully in similar future procurements. Small and medium enterprises meeting these technical specifications and possessing relevant industry experience may find opportunities to diversify and expand their market presence within the public health sector through such contracts. The procurement favours entities that can provide comprehensive quality management systems and those maintaining robust insurance policies, ensuring compliance with the rigorous standards expected for health-related goods.

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Notice Title

NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

Notice Description

The NHS Requirement was for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Requirement was for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797262
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£970,920 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£970,920 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£925,416 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months 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
Jenny Paterson
Contact Email
jennifer.paterson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7816450405

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYNTON TRAILERS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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