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title: "Curtains & Blinds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d617"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-09-24"
---

# Curtains & Blinds

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d617

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of curtains and blinds across NHS Scotland has been completed with awards granted to Behrens Healthcare, Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, and GC Group Ltd. This process was managed by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, acting through its division, National Procurement. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically targets the supply of curtains, drapes, valances, and textile blinds. The agreement is set over a four-year framework with an estimated total value of £4,000,000 based on an annual supplier uptake of £1m. The tender used an open procedure method and the contract was signed on 5th September 2025.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the textile and interiors industry capable of delivering a diverse range of curtain and blind products including disposable cubicle curtains, vertical blinds, and shower curtains. As the framework agreement covers all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards, it is particularly suited for businesses that can operate and deliver across multiple locations in the UK. The procurement emphasised quality and sustainability alongside price, with criteria set at 20% for service quality, 10% for sustainability, and 70% for price, highlighting the importance of not just cost-competitive offers but also value-added services and practices in sustainability.

## Notice

National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.AllScottishHospices. Additional information: 4m value shown is for the full duration of the framework e.g. 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059413-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEHRENS HEALTHCARE (A DIVISION OF "SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS; GC GROUP; MUIRGROUP INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059413-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031849-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 12:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002527-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798149
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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