Planning

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is planning a procurement process for the renewal of the National Framework for the Supply of Evacuated Blood Collection Systems to NHS Scotland. This planned tender is valued at £17,200,000 over a four-year framework, focusing on medical goods in the health sector. PSD Scotland, acting as both a buyer and central purchasing body, is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a projected tender release date at the beginning of September 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor Public Contract Scotland to avoid missing the opportunity to participate when the tender notice is published.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supply, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or distributing blood collection systems, tourniquets, lancets, tubes, needles, and related accessories. Given its scope across primary and secondary care settings within NHS Scotland, companies with a strong presence in the healthcare supply chain and the ability to deliver comprehensive solutions directly to health boards or via the National Distribution Centre will find this tender particularly appealing. Businesses can leverage this framework to establish or expand their foothold in the health sector by aligning their offerings with PSD Scotland's requirements for innovative and safe medical goods.

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Notice Title

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems

Notice Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Evacuated Blood Collection Systems covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

Lot Information

Basket of Goods covering tubes, safety needles & accessories

The basket of goods is to include the following: - Blood collection tubes - Safety Blood Collection Needles - Safety Blood Collection Sets - Adaptor & Accessories

Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)

We require a range of Single Use Tourniquets (Paper/Rubber) on various sizes that limits infection within an primary and secondary health environment across NHS Scotland.

Neonatal Lancets

We require a range of safety neonatal lancets which are used across primary and secondary care by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland.

Paediatric & Adult Lancets

We require a range of Paediatric/Adult Safety Lancets which are used in primary and secondary care settings across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Adult Tubes

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

Paediatric Tubes

We require a range of Paediatric tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

Safety Needles

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

Safety Sets

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

Accessories

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554407
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

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
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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