Planning

NP65925 - Sampling & Measuring Containers

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

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "NP65925 – Sampling & Measuring Containers". This procurement is focused on goods in the health industry category. Held in Edinburgh, UKM region, the anticipated opportunity involves the supply of plastic sample and measuring containers. The expected future notice date is 3rd October 2025, with the procurement value estimated at £450,000. This tender falls under the CPV classification 19520000 and is guided by the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024.

This procurement process presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of laboratory and measurement equipment, such as sampling containers, measuring cups, polycarbonate tumblers, and medicine spoons. Companies with the capability to supply goods to public sector health organisations, particularly those familiar with the criteria and expectations of GPA-covered contracts, will find this tender well-suited to their operations. It offers a chance for vendors to establish or strengthen their presence within the health sector supply chain managed by a central purchasing body like NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP65925 - Sampling & Measuring Containers

Notice Description

For the supply of plastic sample and measuring containers and spoons for measuring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply of Sampling & Measuring Containers including but not limited to: SAMPLING CONTAINERS MEASURING CUPS TUMBLER POLYCARBONATE MEDICINE SPOONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799339
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530722
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19520000 - Plastic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Matt Thomas
Contact Email
matt.thomas@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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