Planning

Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting

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

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of mobile operating tables, transfer systems, surgical trolley systems, and LED theatre lights, among other medical equipment. The procurement falls within the health category and encompasses all clinical specialties including vascular, orthopaedics, neurology, and more. Located in Edinburgh, UKM region, the buying organisation is currently in the planning stage with the tender title "Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting." The process begins with the issuance of a planned procurement notice, and a key date for interested parties is the future notice date set for 26th May 2026, marking further opportunities to engage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply and maintenance. Companies capable of providing comprehensive project management services, including pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, and installation, will be at an advantage. With an estimated value of £2,000,000, it offers substantial financial incentive and potential for establishing long-term partnerships within the NHS frameworks. Enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or distributing health-related goods and technologies are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As this notice is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), businesses aligned with international trade regulations will have further advantages in seeking contract awards.

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Notice Title

Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of mobile operating tables, transfer systems, surgical trolley systems, including accessories, and operating theatre lights (LED) for all clinical specialties, including, but not limited to, vascular, orthopaedics, neurology, urology, gynaecology, colorectal surgery.

Lot Information

Mobile Operating Tables

The supply and delivery of mobile operating tables. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Transfer Systems

The supply and delivery of transfer systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Surgical Trolley Systems

The supply and delivery of surgical trolley systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Theatre Lighting

The supply and delivery of theatre lighting. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Mattresses

The supply and delivery of mattresses. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Pendants

The supply and delivery of pendants. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.

Maintenance

The delivery of maintenance for operating tables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551500
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33192230 - Operating tables

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 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
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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

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