Planning

Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents

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

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage for the renewal tender titled "Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents." This procurement, aimed at acquiring consumable products specific to cardiology, falls under the health category within the goods industry. The procurement pertains to the region of UKM, with important future notice information set for release on 12th January 2026. The planned tender, valued at £44,000,000, is governed by legal mandate CELEX 32014L0024 and aims to update the existing NP63520 contract with a focus on consumables in cardiology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those producing catheters, stents, and other cardiology consumables. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality cardiology equipment and consumables would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Given its substantial budget and scope, this tender is suitable for well-established firms with the capacity to meet stringent NHS standards and the ability to deliver across multiple lots. Businesses interested in expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector within the UK will find this opportunity highly beneficial for long-term growth and collaboration with a major health service provider.

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Notice Title

Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents

Notice Description

This is a renewal tender for NP63520 Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents. This tender will be for consumable products only which are applicable to the commodity area mentioned above.

Lot Information

Balloon Catheters

Provision of Balloon Catheters for use in Cardiology.

Diagnostic Catheters

Provision of Diagnostic Catheters for use in Cardiology.

Guide Catheters

Provision of Guide Catheters for use in cardiology.

Guide Extension Catheters

Provision of Guide Extension Catheters for use in cardiology.

Femoral Introducers

Provision of Femoral Introducers for use in Cardiology

Radial Introducers

Provision of Radial Introducers for use in Cardiology.

Radial Compression Devices

Provision of Radial Compression Devices for use in Cardiology.

FFR Measurement Systems

Provision of FFR Measurement Systems for use in Cardiology.

Intra Aortic Balloons

Provision of Intra Aortic Balloons for use in Cardiology.

Inflation Devices

Inflation Devices for use in Cardiology

Vascular Closure Devices

Vascular Closure Devices for use in Cardiology

IVUS Catheters

The provision of IVUS Catheters for use in Cardiology.

OCT Consumables

Provision of OCT/OFDI Catheters for use in Cardiology.

Drug Eluting Stents

Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology

Drug Eluting Balloons

Provision of Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology

Microcatheters

Microcatheters for use in Cardiology

Angio Guidewires

Provision of Microcatheters for use in Cardiology.

Calcium Management

Calcium Management for use in Cardiology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805208
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535355
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141200 - Catheters

33141210 - Balloon catheters

34722100 - Balloons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.dishington@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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