Planning

NHSL 158-25 Medical Instruments Sterilisation Services

NHS LANARKSHIRE

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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

NHS Lanarkshire is in the planning stage of a new procurement process titled "NHSL 158-25 Medical Instruments Sterilisation Services," working in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This initiative is focused on gathering market insights to develop an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for sterilisation services of medical instruments. The procurement, which is classified under the health industry, will be significant in size, with an estimated value of £25 million. The services are to be delivered in the UK regions, specifically UKM and UKM8. Engaged parties are encouraged to participate in market engagement activities by 9th December 2025, following a notice published on 24th September 2025.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in medical instrument sterilisation services. Businesses adept in handling large-scale and meticulous service deliveries in the healthcare sector will find this contract particularly suitable. This procurement allows service providers to influence the tender's development through feedback, thus aligning the upcoming ITT closely with market capabilities. Firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions and efficient sterilisation processes may benefit significantly from the resulting long-term partnership with NHS Lanarkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSL 158-25 Medical Instruments Sterilisation Services

Notice Description

NHS Lanarkshire (the Board) in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeks engagement with potential service providers in advance of publishing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for medical instrument sterilisation services. The aim of this market engagement is to help the Board understand market capacity to provide the services and obtain feedback in a number of areas which will support the Board's development of its procurement documents.

Lot Information

NHS National Services Scotland

NHS Lanarkshire (the Board) in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeks engagement with potential service providers in advance of publishing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for medical instrument sterilisation services. The aim of this market engagement is to help the Board understand market capacity to provide the services and obtain feedback in a number of areas which will support the Board's development of its procurement documents.

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire (the Board) in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeks engagement with potential service providers in advance of publishing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for medical instrument sterilisation services. The aim of this market engagement is to help the Board understand market capacity to provide the services and obtain feedback in a number of areas which will support the Board's development of its procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810529
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539919
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 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
NHS LANARKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698752649

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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