---
title: "Wound Closure Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ffd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ffd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-05-25"
---

# Wound Closure Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033ffd

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for the supply of various wound closure products, including surgical sutures and adhesives. This procurement falls under the goods category and has a planned value of approximately £3 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice anticipated to be published on 20 October 2022. The products will primarily be supplied to NHS Scotland and delivery is expected to occur across multiple locations in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those offering surgical sutures, skin adhesives, and related products. Companies that can provide a reliable supply chain to NHS Scotland, either directly or through the National Distribution Centre, will be well-placed to compete successfully. This procurement is an excellent chance for businesses to engage with one of the largest public health service providers in the UK, potentially increasing their market reach and revenue streams.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Surgical Sutures covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) or direct to health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will be around 3 million GBP based on current consumption via the NDC only and does not include VAT. Please note that the Lot structure detailed in the PIN notice is only for information purposes and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Sutures

We require a range of Surgical Sutures widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites (absorbable & Non absorbable) and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Skin Adhesive (External Use)

We require a range of Skin Adhesive products widely used in Theatres/Acute areas across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Surgical Adhesive (Internal Use)

We require a range of Surgical Adhesive products widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Skin Staples and Extractors

We require a range of Skin Staples and Extractors products widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014679-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24911200 - Adhesives
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures
- 33141122 - Surgical staples

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014679-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694650
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694650
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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