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Pulse Oximetry Consumables

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

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11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process has been initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UKM region. This tender, titled "Pulse Oximetry Consumables", falls under the Health industry category and is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 17th June 2026. The procurement is for various items including disposable and reusable probes, sensors for adults, infants, and handheld pulse oximeters, all to be delivered within the UKM region. The contract is covered by the GPA with a total estimated value of £12 million. The legal basis for this tender is outlined in CELEX 32014L0024, following the CPV classification 33140000 and 33195000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare products, particularly those focusing on medical equipment supplies like pulse oximetry sensors and EEG sensors. The procurement method is a tender process allowing competent suppliers in medical devices and consumables to compete in what could be a lucrative contract. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality healthcare goods with competitive pricing and reliable delivery within the UKM region would be well-suited to participate and potentially contribute to growth in healthcare product offerings to NHS entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pulse Oximetry Consumables

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of Pulse Oximetry Consumables including disposable and reusable probes to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service

Lot Information

Adult Reusable pulse oximeter sensors

Supply of Adult reusable pulse oximeter sensors including adapter cables and extension cables

Single use/disposable pulse oximeter sensors

Single use / disposable pulse oximeter sensors for Neonatal, Infant, Paediatric and Adult use.

Handheld pulse oximeters

Supply of Handheld Pulse Oximeters and accessories.

Brain Monitoring Sensors

Disposable EEG sensors for monitoring depth of anaesthesia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551501
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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

33140000 - Medical consumables

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
17 Jun 20264 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

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
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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