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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, headquartered in Aberdeen, has recently completed the procurement process for N01935 SUCTION UNIT Acute Wide, an open tender seeking the supply of 92 Laerdal LSU Suction units. The process falls under the health industry category and specifically targets a delivery location across the UKM50 region. Initially initiated on 10th June 2026, the procurement has now progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 8th June 2026. The tendering procedure followed an open procurement method, displaying NHS Grampian's commitment to transparency and competitive pricing.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the medical goods sector. With the contract valued at £94,583 GBP, winning parties such as Cardiac Services from Cheshire highlight the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to successfully compete. Businesses equipped with advanced medical technology solutions and the capability to deliver goods to healthcare institutions are well-suited for such contracts. This opportunity is conducive to expanding business portfolios by establishing partnerships with public health entities and securing contracts within the highly demanding healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

N01935 SUCTION UNIT Acute Wide

Notice Description

Qty 92 Laerdal LSU Suction units

Lot Information

Lot 1

A tender waiver has been approved to enable direct award to the chosen supplier. Market benchmarking has demonstrated that the supplier offers pricing that is more competitive than that available through existing framework agreements and other potential providers. The award is therefore considered to represent best value for the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557659
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,583 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIAC SERVICES

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