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title: "NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c74f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c74f

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## Summary

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement project titled “NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding,” categorised under "Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings" within the goods industry. The procurement spans all NHS Scotland Health Boards, with deliveries primarily to around 10 sites across Scotland. The total indicative contract value is £14 million, covering a four-year framework period. Interested suppliers are welcome to email Douglas Thomson at douglas.thomson@nhs.scot by 27th January 2025 to register interest and request further details, with a key information sheet and briefing session offered. The formal notice period is set to begin on 14th April 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in textiles and bedding supplies to collaborate with NHS Scotland. It is particularly suitable for suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive range of products, including patient gowns, scrub suits, blankets, sheets, pillows, and fitted bedding systems. Given the broad scope of delivery and significant contract value, participation in this process could significantly enhance business growth, providing a stable, long-term partnership with a key public sector entity. Altogether, this framework is an excellent fit for established textile manufacturers and distributors looking to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework across 2 Lots for the supply of General Textiles & Bedding to NHS Scotland Health Boards. Lot 1 Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc Lot 2 Fitted Bedding Systems (Fitted bottom Sheet, Top sheet, Fitted pillow cases, Blankets) The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products and associated services to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted the majority of deliveries are to approximately 10 sites currently.

### Lot Information

Fitted Bedding Systems

Fitted Bedding Systems: Fitted Bottom Sheets, Top Sheets, Fitted Pillow Cases Blankets Etc The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.

Traditional Textiles

Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039999-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| 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

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 16:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039999-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784805
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784805
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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