Planning

Sack Holders

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

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, being organised by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), involves a planned tender for a framework agreement for the supply of sack holders. This tender falls under the health category and is primarily targeted at NHS Scotland Health Boards and other entities pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978, as well as Joint Boards pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement is at the planning stage, and a future notice is expected on 22nd May 2026. The delivery location is NHS Scotland, and the estimated contract value is £1,303,000. This procurement method adheres to legal basis 32014L0024 and is covered by the GPA.

This tender for sack holders presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in delivering plastic and metal sack holders for healthcare environments. Companies capable of supplying durable and hygienic waste management products would be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. Successful bidders will have the chance to partner with NHS Scotland, one of the country's largest health service providers, thus enabling potential long-term collaboration and business growth within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Sack Holders

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the supply of sack holders ('Products') 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 Organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the supply of sack holders to NHS Scotland establishments. Sack holders required will be primarily plastic however metal may be a requirement at times

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824907
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554004
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,303,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20264 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554004
    Sack Holders - Framework agreement for the supply of sack holders ('Products') 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 Organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')

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