Planning

Wound Management Products

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

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Wound Management Products." This tender is classified under the health industry category, focusing on goods procurement, and is located in Edinburgh, Region UKM. The timeline for this procurement suggests that the Invitation To Tender (ITT) will be released mid to late April 2026, with the closing date expected in late May 2026. Evaluation and clarification of submissions will take place in June 2026, followed by award approvals in July and August 2026, leading to the framework renewal becoming live in October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health goods, particularly those producing or supplying wound management products. With a projected value of £8,500,000, the renewal of framework NP59926 offers a lucrative prospect for companies looking to establish or expand their presence within the public health sector. Companies with experience in medical supplies and those that can meet NHS requirements are well-positioned to compete in this opportunity, enabling them to leverage their existing capabilities for significant business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wound Management Products

Notice Description

National Procurement will shortly be releasing the Invitation To Tender for renewal framework NP59926 Wound Management Products and would like to inform the relevant market suppliers of this opportunity. Out timelines will be confirmed in the Contract Notice release, but will follow closely to the following timelines Mid-Late April 2026 ITT released. ITT closes late May 2026. Evaluations, clarifications carried out June 2026. Standstill & Award approvals July-August 2026, with award notification August 2026. Framework renewal live October 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551553
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

33141110 - Dressings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20262 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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551553
    Wound Management Products - National Procurement will shortly be releasing the Invitation To Tender for renewal framework NP59926 Wound Management Products and would like to inform the relevant market suppliers of this opportunity. Out timelines will be confirmed in the Contract Notice release, but will follow closely to the following timelines Mid-Late April 2026 ITT released. ITT closes late May 2026. Evaluations, clarifications carried out June 2026. Standstill & Award approvals July-August 2026, with award notification August 2026. Framework renewal live October 2026.

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