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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran pertains to the provision of special labels, thermal printer heads, and associated services, under the contract title "AA-322-26-MC Special Labels, Thermal Printer Heads & Associated Services Using SP-22-006". This project falls within the health industry category and is located in Ayrshire and Arran, UK. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 23rd June 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award from a framework without prior publication, NHS Ayrshire & Arran sought to efficiently secure necessary goods valued at £156,297.66.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in sectors providing specialised printing and labelling products. The direct award to Streamline Corporate, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh, showcases how SMEs can successfully compete in niche markets by delivering specialised products and services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality goods that align with NHS frameworks stand to gain from such procurement processes. The successful tenderer in this case emphasises the advantage of SMEs with expertise in printing technology and healthcare supplies.

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Notice Title

AA-322-26-MC Special Labels, Thermal Printer Heads & Associated Services Using SP-22-006

Notice Description

Special Labels, Thermal Printer Heads & Associated Services Using SP-22-006

Lot Information

Lot 1

Special Labels, Thermal Printer Heads & Associated Services Using SP-22-006

Procurement Information

Direct award from framework from Special Labels, Thermal Printer Heads & Associated Services Using SP-22-006

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559331
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 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 AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STREAMLINE CORPORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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