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Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products

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

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19 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process carried out by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focused on the provision of anti-embolism stockings, compression devices, accessories, and lymphoedema products. This contract, identified as NP536/18, falls under the health industry category and was designed to meet the increased demands placed upon the Scottish Health and Social Care sector, particularly in light of the administration recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement utilized a limited method—a procedure without prior publication—due to unforeseen circumstances. The contract, valued at £9,382,220, was awarded on 11th November 2019 and amended to extend its duration from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2025 to ensure continuity in supply and avoid potential disruptions. The main delivery location spans regions across the UK.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of compression socks, stockings, and related therapeutic garments. Large-scale suppliers such as Arjo UK Ltd, Urgo Limited, and others were involved in winning this tender, indicating a preference for established companies with the capacity to meet high demand. Businesses specialising in healthcare products and textiles, particularly those capable of quickly adapting to the changing needs of healthcare systems amid ongoing public health challenges, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Enterprises aiming to strengthen their presence in the public healthcare sector can leverage contracts like these to foster significant business growth and establish long-term relationships with prominent public agencies like NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products

Notice Description

Provision of Anti Embolism Stockings (Non Mechanical) for NHSS. Compression stockings are a specialised hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching legs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Modification from 11.11.24 to 10.11.25 to meet the demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the workplan recovery projects currently falling out of scope due to the knock-on effects from the Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Procurement Information

Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: This modification of contract term from 11/11/2024 to 10/11/2025 is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the administration recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530629
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,382,220 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20196 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Arjo UK Ltd

BSN Medical

Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited

Credenhill Limited

DJO UK Ltd

Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital

G&N Medical

H&R Healthcare Ltd

Haddenham Healthcare Ltd

Juzo UK Ltd

L&R Medical UK Ltd

Urgo Limited

medi UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530629
    Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products - Provision of Anti Embolism Stockings (Non Mechanical) for NHSS. Compression stockings are a specialised hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching legs.

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