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NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service

Lothian Health Board

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01 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lothian Health Board is the buying organisation for an open tender concerning the "NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service". This procurement falls within the health industry category and is focused on providing services. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, this tender is at the active tender stage, with submissions closing on the 30th of June, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. The contract seeks a supplier to provide breast inserts and fitting services for post-operative breast cancer patients, with an estimated contract value of £300,000. The contract will initially run for 36 months from the 8th of August, 2026, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in medical supplies and healthcare services, particularly those experienced with breast prostheses and fitting services. It is well-suited for companies that can offer a wide variety of breast prostheses, ensure CE marking for all products, and provide personalised fitting services, including home visits if needed. With a requirement for premises or concessions to deliver these services, businesses capable of meeting these logistical needs will find the opportunity appealing. The ability to handle electronic submissions and invoicing is necessary, aligning with modern procurement practices, and participants should be prepared to submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Businesses meeting these criteria may find this tender a significant growth opportunity, especially those looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service

Notice Description

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients. The initial contract period will run from 8th August 2026 for 36 months to 31st July 2029 with option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period. 1. Background NHS Lothian's Oncology Department provides breast inserts and a fitting service when required to its patients. This service is currently carried out by third party suppliers at the Regus Building, Edinburgh and Rosemount Gardens, Bathgate. Across these two sites approximately 1000 new breast cancers are diagnosed each year. The breast insert service is offered to those patients who require mastectomies and, taking into account replacement inserts, this results in approximately 400 breast inserts being provided and fitted each year. The successful supplier will deliver the service from their own premises or through concessions with other supplier premises. The intended premises from which the service will be delivered must be clearly specified within the supplier's bid The successful supplier should be able to offer patients a suitable variety of types, sizes and brands of breast prostheses, and a specialised fitting service. All products must be CE marked. Occasionally, a home visit to patients who are unable to travel will also be necessary. NHS Lothian will refer patients to the successful supplier(s) via a secure nhs.net email address, setting out specific entitlements/requirements for each patient on a case-by-case basis.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556959
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lothian Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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