Award

ECG Electrodes

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tenders for the provision of ECG Electrodes under an open procedure. The procurement is focused on supplying various types of ECG electrodes including adult, paediatric, and neonatal versions, with deliveries primarily targeting the UKM region. This tender process, currently active, covers goods in the health industry category and is conducted entirely through electronic submissions. The deadline for submissions is set for 1st August 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award period starting immediately thereafter on the same day. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, specifically those offering innovative products and competitive pricing for ECG electrodes. With the potential for both short and long-term monitoring solutions, companies with a proven track record in producing CE-marked medical devices and possessing ISO 13485 certification will find themselves well-positioned. There is a framework agreement in place, allowing for up to 8 suppliers, which provides a competitive but expansive landscape for businesses aiming to collaborate or establish presence in the healthcare supply chain. The opportunity for a contract extension also opens avenues for sustained business growth and long-term partnerships with NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Title

ECG Electrodes

Notice Description

The provision of ECG Electrodes including Adult Holter, Short and Long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress. Neonatal Pre-wired and radiolucent and Paediatrics Monitoring and 4mm slot connection

Lot Information

Adult ECG Electrodes

Adult ECG electrodes including Holter, Short and long term monitoring, MRI and Radiolucent, resting 12-lead and stress

Renewal: 1 x 12 month option to extend

Paediatric and Neonatal ECG Electrodes

Paediatric electrodes including Monitoring and 4mm slot connection. Neonatal electrodes including pre-wired and radiolucent.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546849
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711140 - Electrodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract Award Notice December 2025.

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
Jonathan Stevenson
Contact Email
jonathan.stevenson@nhs.scot, michelle.semple3@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AMBU

CONMED

FANNIN

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM

NISSHA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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