Planning

Dental Sundries

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

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process for the supply of dental sundries across all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The industry category for this procurement falls under health, with specific CPV classification relating to dental products. The planned procurement indicates items will be distributed throughout the UKM region. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 14 May 2026. This tender provides an opportunity to supply a variety of dental consumables, including restoratives, orthodontics, and endodontics, although the lot structure is yet to be defined.

The procurement of dental sundries by NHS National Services Scotland represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and products. Companies with expertise in dental product manufacturing or distribution will find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their market reach within the healthcare sector. The flexible scope of the procurement and the possibility to supply NHS Health Boards throughout Scotland offer an attractive prospect for growing business relationships and enhancing product visibility across the public health network. Businesses that can leverage efficient supply chains and ensure compliance with legal procurement guidelines are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Dental Sundries

Notice Description

Supply of a range of Dental Sundries to be supplied across all NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot structure still to be defined however this will be for a range of dental sundries coverings restoratives, orthodontics, consumables and Endodontic amongst others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550009
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

33131100 - Dental surgical instrument

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 20263 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
jonathan.stevenson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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