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Mini Competition Medical Examination Gloves FY26 LOT 1

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

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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a contracting process for the procurement of medical examination gloves under the title 'Mini Competition Medical Examination Gloves FY26 LOT 1'. This procurement falls under the health industry category with delivery spanning across NHS Scotland. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, indicating a transparent and competitive selection process. The contract was signed on 20 February 2026 and remains active, reflecting the completion of the award stage. The awarded supplier is Polyco Healthline, tasked with providing nitrile non-sterile gloves for various NHS entities. The procurement involves significant coordination across NHS Scotland, including the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those producing examination gloves. Companies with a strong presence in sustainable healthcare product manufacturing, with the capability to scale their operations across differing NHS entities and associated areas, would find it advantageous to engage with such procurement processes. With a contract value of £7,300,000, it offers substantial growth prospects for suppliers capable of meeting the rigorous demands of public health procurement. Businesses classified as SMEs and those with a strategic focus on expanding within the UK healthcare sector could benefit significantly by complying with the requirements set by NHS National Services Scotland, thereby enhancing their market reach and operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini Competition Medical Examination Gloves FY26 LOT 1

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Medical Examination Gloves on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014, together with independent contractors to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require a range of Medical Examination Gloves Nitrile Non Sterile across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout cross NHS Scotland and other associated areas i.e. Community, Surgeries, SAS (Scottish Ambulance Service) and SNBTS (Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18424300 - Disposable gloves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
1
Supplier Name

Polyco Healthline

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551577
    Mini Competition Medical Examination Gloves FY26 LOT 1 - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Medical Examination Gloves on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014, together with independent contractors to NHS Scotland.

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