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Curtains & Blinds

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Curtains & Blinds" contract was initiated by The Common Services Agency, widely known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), serving as both buyer and central purchasing body. This tender falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, with provisions for all NHS Scotland Health Board establishments. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, culminating in the awarding stage by September 2025. As of the latest update on 24th September 2025, the procurement status is complete, following an active tender period that closed on 28th July 2025. The entire framework agreement caters to goods including disposable cubicle curtains, vertical and roller blinds, shower curtains, and related fittings, for a total estimated value of £4,000,000 over four years, although this value is not guaranteed.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a comprehensive range of curtain and blind solutions. With a framework agreement in place, businesses such as Behrens Healthcare, Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, and GC Group Ltd, all awarded suppliers, are poised to benefit by extending their services across the extensive network of NHS Scotland Boards, covering both mainland and island establishments. The procurement specifications demand high-quality and cost-effective solutions, making it suitable for businesses with robust supply chains and fitting capabilities. This framework not only boosts commercial sales but also highlights potential for businesses that can align with community benefit objectives set out by the Scottish procurement directives.

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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

The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.AllScottishHospices. 4m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798149
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539967
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
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
3
Supplier Names

Behrens Healthcare (A Division of "Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd")

GC Group Ltd

Muirgroup Interiors Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532416
    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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539967
    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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