Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

NP57426 Condoms & Sexual Health Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

12 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland is buying a multi-supplier framework for NHS Scotland Health Boards and other participating public authorities. The requirement covers loose condoms and lubricants, including latex, latex-free, internal, flavoured and textured products; pre-bagged sexual health kits assembled and packaged to authority specifications; sexual health and pregnancy testing products such as pregnancy, HIV and syphilis tests; and associated diagnostic products. It also includes added-value services such as education, awareness campaigns, training, patient information and health promotion, plus innovative products, technology, packaging, environmental and service improvements. The goods and services will support STI and HIV prevention, sexual health services and the prevention of unplanned pregnancy across Scotland. The main classification is medical consumables (CPV 33140000).

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission and a required electronic catalogue. The tender deadline was 17 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were due to be opened at 12:30 UTC and evaluation was scheduled to start then. The framework is valued at £1,143,000, with lot values of £393,000 for loose condoms and lubricants, £570,000 for pre-bagged condoms and £180,000 for testing products. It has five lots, with a maximum of five lots per supplier. Lots 1 and 2 are jointly evaluated, ranked and scored on 60% price and 10% sustainability; Lot 3 is independently evaluated and unranked. Lots 4 and 5 are unranked and unscored, with automatic appointment for suppliers awarded Lots 1, 2 or 3. The framework period is 1,080 days, with a possible extension of up to 12 months.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist suppliers of condoms, lubricants, sexual health products, diagnostic tests and pre-configured health kits. Suppliers need the capacity to assemble, package and distribute products across Scotland, maintain continuity of supply, and support NHS contract management, reporting and performance reviews. Products and services must comply with applicable UK legislation, regulations and standards. Where relevant, medical devices must be registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and carry the conformity marking required for the UK market. Bidders must be legally established and authorised for the relevant activities. Successful suppliers will need robust quality management, product traceability and arrangements for handling complaints, recalls, safety notices and supply disruption. Experience delivering clinically appropriate, compliant products and demonstrating sustainability, ethical trading, Fair Work and community benefits will be relevant.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NP57426 Condoms & Sexual Health Products

Notice Description

Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSDS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of condoms, lubricants, sexual health products and associated diagnostic testing products for use across NHS Scotland. The Framework will support the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV transmission and unplanned pregnancy and will be available for use by NHS Scotland Health Boards and other participating authorities.

Lot Information

Sexual Health & Pregnancy Testing

This Lot covers the supply of sexual health and pregnancy testing products for use across NHS Scotland. Products may include, but are not limited to, pregnancy tests, HIV tests, syphilis tests and combination sexual health testing products. The Framework is intended to support the delivery of sexual health services by providing access to clinically appropriate, compliant and value for money diagnostic products across participating authorities. Lot 3 is a multi supplier unranked award, it evaluated and awarded independently of all other Lots. Tenderers may bid for this Lot without submitting a tender for any other Lot.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months.

Added Value

This Lot covers the provision of added value services that support the delivery of sexual health services across NHS Scotland. Services may include, but are not limited to, products, educational resources, awareness campaigns, training materials, patient information, health promotion initiatives and other value-added activities designed to improve sexual health outcomes and support service delivery. This is an unranked and unscored Lot. Tenderers will be required to provide details of the added value services they propose to offer as part of their framework participation. Suppliers successfully awarded a place on Lot 1, Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 4. Appointment to Lot 4 does not form part of the scored evaluation process and Tenderers will not be ranked for this Lot.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months at its sole discretion.

Innovation

This Lot covers innovative products, services and solutions that support the delivery and continuous improvement of sexual health services across NHS Scotland. Innovation proposals may include, but are not limited to, new product developments, technological advancements, service enhancements, packaging innovations, environmental improvements and other initiatives that deliver additional value and improved outcomes for patients and participating authorities. This is an unranked and unscored Lot. Tenderers will be invited to describe any innovative products, services or initiatives that they can offer as part of their framework participation. Suppliers successfully awarded a place on Lot 1, Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 5. Appointment to Lot 5 does not form part of the scored evaluation process and Tenderers will not be ranked for this Lot.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months at its sole discretion.

Loose Condoms and Lubricants

This Lot covers the supply of loose condoms and lubricants for use across NHS Scotland. Products may include, but are not limited to, standard latex condoms, large condoms, latex-free condoms, extra-thin condoms, flavoured condoms, textured condoms, internal condoms and associated lubricants. The Framework is intended to support sexual health services by providing access to clinically appropriate, compliant and value for money products throughout Scotland. This is a multi supplier ranked and scored Lot. Lot 1 Commercial 30% Lot 2 Commercial 30% Combined 60% Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement. Tenderers will be ranked based on their combined evaluated score across Lots 1 and 2. Full details of the evaluation and award methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation Tenderers wishing to be considered for Lot 1 must also submit a compliant tender for Lot 2, as Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended by up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Pre-Bagged Condoms

This Lot covers the provision of pre-bagged sexual health products for NHS Scotland. The requirement includes the assembly, packaging and supply of pre-configured sexual health kits containing condoms, lubricants and other agreed sexual health products in accordance with Participating Authority specifications. Products shall be supplied ready for distribution and support the delivery of sexual health services and public health initiatives across Scotland. This is a multi supplier ranked and scored Lot. Lot 1 Commercial 30% Lot 2 Commercial 30% Combined 60% Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement. Tenderers will be ranked based on their combined evaluated score across Lots 1 and 2. Full details of the evaluation and award methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation Tenderers wishing to be considered for Lot 2 must also submit a compliant tender for Lot 1, as Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended by up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562206
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33140000 - Medical consumables

33712000 - Condoms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,143,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,143,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20263 weeks to go
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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
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=AUG562206
    NP57426 Condoms & Sexual Health Products - Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSDS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of condoms, lubricants, sexual health products and associated diagnostic testing products for use across NHS Scotland. The Framework will support the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV transmission and unplanned pregnancy and will be available for use by NHS Scotland Health Boards and other participating authorities.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...