Planning

NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors

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

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors". As a central purchasing body, NHS NSS aims to identify NRFit products suitable for acute healthcare settings. This procurement falls under the "Health" industry category, with a primary focus on goods. Future notifications about the tender are anticipated around 23rd April 2026. The procurement holds an estimated value of GBP 4,148,098, covering a four-year framework duration. Interested parties may contact Samantha Hawkes for further details.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of medical devices, particularly those specialising in NRFit connectors and related products for neuraxial injections or infusions. With two planned lots focusing on connectors and assorted NRFit products, businesses with expertise in medical equipment for acute healthcare settings will find it particularly advantageous. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with international procurement agreements and standards, part of which are covered by the GPA and legal frameworks like CELEX, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors

Notice Description

We are looking to scope/seek out what NRFit products are available for use in an Acute setting.

Lot Information

NRFit - TBC

Connectors for Neuraxial Injections or Infusions

NRFit 2 - TBC

Various NRFit Products for use within an Acute Setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808513
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538323
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,148,098 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 20262 months to go
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
morag.macleod7@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

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