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Surgical Gloves

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for acquiring surgical gloves for use across NHS Scotland theatres and other suitable areas. The contract, titled "Surgical Gloves," belongs to the health industry category and is primarily focused on the supply of goods. The procurement was conducted using the 'open' method to invite suppliers, ensuring a fair and transparent process. The procurement, which concluded with the signing of contracts on 2nd April 2026, resulted in the awarding of contracts to several suppliers across five different lots, with an emphasis on both latex and non-latex gloves. The total value of the contracts is estimated at £13,000,000 over a 48-month period, with delivery primarily focusing on the UKM region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those offering high-quality surgical gloves. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing a consistent and reliable supply chain are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The multi-supplier unranked award system allows multiple businesses to participate and benefit simultaneously, fostering competition and quality improvement. Given the sizeable framework agreement, businesses that can demonstrate the ability to meet stringent quality criteria and competitive pricing would find substantial growth opportunities through enhanced visibility and potential collaboration across NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surgical Gloves

Notice Description

Purchase of Surgical Gloves both Latex and Latex Free in a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to each lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Lot Information

General Surgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves GENERAL SURGERY LATEX to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

General Surgery Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves general surgery non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove enhanced grip Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves enhanced grip latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove Microsurgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Surgical Gloves Microsurgical Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557229
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141420 - Surgical gloves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,256,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

Ansell (U.K.) Ltd

Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited

EBME Tech

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD

Meditrade UK Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care

Further Information

Notice Documents

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