Planning

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

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

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Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices, and Accessories. This is a planning stage tender that aims to renew existing contracts with an estimated value of £1,200,000. The procurement falls under the health industry category and is classified as goods, with the primary location being the UK. Important dates include the week commencing 11th August 2025, which marks the release of the renewal notice, and the functional evaluation scheduled for 24th and 25th September 2025 at National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, Edinburgh. An additional desktop evaluation will occur on these dates as well, although no physical attendance is required.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical consumables and devices. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing anti-embolism stockings, DVT prevention equipment, and compression products will find this tender a pertinent opportunity. The procurement process, classified under "goods," involves competitive bidding open to businesses that can meet the NHS NSS’s requirements in terms of quality and compliance with standards such as RAL and British standards for compression products. By participating in this tender, businesses have the potential to secure long-term contracts with a reputable national health service agency, thus enabling opportunities for expansion and growth within the healthcare supply chain sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This PIN (Prior information Notice) is for the renewal of Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories. National Procurement are giving notice of the release for the renewal of current NP536/18 Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products, scheduled for week commencing 11th August 2025. We will be retendering within the following specifications, still to be confirmed, for consumables & equipment: Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical), Prevention DVT (Mechanical), Compression Pumps, Lymphoedema products & Accessories. Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard), Round Knit (British Standard), Round Knit (RAL Standard), Hosiery Kit, Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments, Compression Stroke Patient & Consumables. Please hold the following dates in your diary; Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th September 2025 for potential framework participants functional evaluations in person for lots submitted covering compression pumps (or equivalent). At National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB. An additional desktop evaluation will also be completed on the same dates for consumables undertaken by our clinical advisory panel. Potential framework participants are not required to attend in person for the desktop evaluation. Sample requirements will be provided in the tender documentation and will detail delivery dates & products to be sent to National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB in advance of the evaluation dates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be retendering within the following specifications, still to be confirmed, for consumables & equipment: Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical), Prevention DVT (Mechanical), Compression Pumps, Lymphoedema products & Accessories. Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard), Round Knit (British Standard), Round Knit (RAL Standard), Hosiery Kit, Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments, Compression Stroke Patient & Consumables.. Lot structure will be provided in the finalised tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535413
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

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535413
    Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories - This PIN (Prior information Notice) is for the renewal of Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories. National Procurement are giving notice of the release for the renewal of current NP536/18 Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products, scheduled for week commencing 11th August 2025. We will be retendering within the following specifications, still to be confirmed, for consumables & equipment: Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical), Prevention DVT (Mechanical), Compression Pumps, Lymphoedema products & Accessories. Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard), Round Knit (British Standard), Round Knit (RAL Standard), Hosiery Kit, Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments, Compression Stroke Patient & Consumables. Please hold the following dates in your diary; Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th September 2025 for potential framework participants functional evaluations in person for lots submitted covering compression pumps (or equivalent). At National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB. An additional desktop evaluation will also be completed on the same dates for consumables undertaken by our clinical advisory panel. Potential framework participants are not required to attend in person for the desktop evaluation. Sample requirements will be provided in the tender documentation and will detail delivery dates & products to be sent to National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB in advance of the evaluation dates.

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