Planning

Single Use Podiatry Instruments

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, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the supply of Single Use Podiatry Instruments. This tender falls under the health sector and is crucial for various entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement, set to encompass NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, and Joint Boards, focuses on fulfilling healthcare needs across Scotland. With a slated communication notice date of 23rd September 2026, businesses involved in this industry ought to mark their calendars to prepare for opportunities aligned with these requirements.

Leveraging this tender, suppliers in the medical equipment sector, specifically those specialising in podiatry instruments, can explore substantial growth opportunities. The upcoming procurement offers a platform for manufacturers and distributors with expertise in single-use medical supplies designed for podiatric purposes. Given its planned value of GBP 2,000,000, businesses with robust capabilities in producing high-quality medical instruments aligning with industry standards are well-suited to compete for contracts. Suppliers aiming to expand their market presence in the UK healthcare system should consider this tender to cultivate strategic partnerships and increase their foothold in the sector.

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Notice Title

Single Use Podiatry Instruments

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and of Single Use Podiatry Instruments 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and of Single Use Podiatry Instruments 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551502
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

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
23 Sep 20267 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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551502
    Single Use Podiatry Instruments - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and of Single Use Podiatry Instruments 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

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