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Wound Closure Products

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

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Planning

11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, the Common Services Agency, intends to buy wound closure products for NHS Scotland. The requirement is for goods supplied across Scotland and is divided into 15 product areas: absorbable and non-absorbable braided or monofilament sutures, absorbable and non-absorbable ties, steel wires, knotless sutures, antimicrobial sutures, non-invasive wound closure products, external skin adhesives with applicators, skin staplers, skin extractors, combined staplers and extractors, and other wound closure and tissue accessories. The main category is medical wound-care products, including sutures and related products (CPV 33141121). The requirement also includes non-invasive wound closure products and related chemical preparations (CPV 24911200).

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned total value is £20,000,000. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 22 October 2026; this is an indicative date rather than a tender deadline. The requirement is structured as 15 planned lots, covering separate suture, tie, wire, adhesive, stapler, extractor and accessory product areas. Suppliers should assess which product areas match their range and prepare for the future competition. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and based on the 2014 EU public procurement legal framework.

This will suit manufacturers, distributors and specialist medical-supply businesses able to provide wound closure products for NHS use across Scotland. Relevant suppliers may offer one or more focused product ranges, such as absorbable or non-absorbable sutures, antimicrobial or knotless sutures, ties, steel wires, skin adhesives, staplers, extractors or associated tissue accessories. The separate product areas may allow a business to prepare around its strongest portfolio rather than supplying every type of product. Businesses should review their NHS supply capability, product specifications, quality and regulatory documentation, stockholding, distribution arrangements and ability to support deliveries across Scotland. Experience supplying healthcare organisations and demonstrating consistent product availability will be useful when the competition reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wound Closure Products

Notice Description

Supply of sutures and wound closure products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

The supply of Absorbable Monofilament Sutures to NHS Scotland

Absorbable Ties

The supply of Absorbable Ties to NHS Scotland.

Non Absorbable Braided Sutures

The supply of Non Absorbable Braided Sutures to NHS Scotland

Non Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

The supply of Non Absorbable Monofilament Sutures to NHS Scotland.

Non Absorbable Ties

The supply of Non Absorbable Ties to NHS Scotland

Non Absorbable Steel Wires

The supply of Non Absorbable Steel Wires to NHS Scotland

Knotless Sutures

Supply of Knotless Sutures to NHS Scotland

Anti Microbial Sutures

The supply of Anti Microbial Sutures to NHS Scotland

Non Invasive Wound Closure Products

The supply of Non Invasive Wound Closure Products to NHS Scotland

Skin Adhesive External Products Complete with Applicator

The supply of Skin Adhesive External Products Complete with Applicator to NHS Scotland

Skin Staplers

The supply of Skin Staplers to NHS Scotland

Skin Extractors

Supply of Skin Extractors to NHS Scotland

Skin Staplers and Skin Extractors

The supply of Skin Staplers and Skin Extractors to NHS Scotland

Wound Closure & Tissue Accessories (not pacing wires or nylon tape)

The Supply of Wound Closure & Tissue Accessories (not pacing wires or nylon tape) to NHS Scotland

Absorbable Braided Sutures

Supply of Absorbable Braided Sutures to NHS Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842834
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564381
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

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

24911200 - Adhesives

33141121 - Surgical sutures

33141122 - Surgical staples

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

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