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title: "Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db08

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has been actively engaged in the procurement activities for Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment. This public procurement involves several contracts for various categories like refrigerators and freezers, portable equipment, temperature monitoring systems, and cold rooms, among others. The entire process covers multiple procurement stages from planning to award, with the latest key milestone being in October 2025, where the contract was officially awarded. The procurement aims to serve NHS Scotland entities and is conducted using the open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process. It primarily targets goods within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry category, specifically designed for medical use within the UK region of Scotland.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical refrigeration and temperature-controlled environments. Companies capable of supplying innovative and efficient refrigeration and monitoring solutions would be highly suited to compete for such tenders. With an estimated framework value covering substantial amounts for a contracts duration of up to 60 months, businesses can significantly benefit from long-term partnerships with NHS Scotland by participating in this procurement process. Potential suppliers are also encouraged to integrate and innovate community benefit initiatives, enhancing social impact within Scotland. This framework not only helps businesses align with public procurement practices but also strengthens their profile through engagement with reputed public sector clients.

## Notice

Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers) Medical Refrigerators Medical Freezers Vaccine Freezers Blood Bank Refrigerators Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters) Medical Coolers Portable Refrigerators and Freezers Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems) Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms). Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments. Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues. Data Logging and Reporting Systems: Including data storage solutions that allow for secure, compliant data recording and archiving. Calibration and Maintenance Services: Regular calibration to ensure accuracy and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability. Emergency Support: Immediate response services in case of system failure or alarm alerts. Lot4 (Cold Rooms) Design and Installation: Custom cold room design and installation tailored to facility-specific requirements, including layout, access, and space optimization. Temperature Control and Monitoring: Systems to maintain options for continuous monitoring and alerts. Data Logging and Compliance Reporting: Solutions to ensure secure data logging for compliance with NHS regulations. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and servicing to ensure reliable and consistent operation. Emergency Support: Fast-response support services in the event of system failures or temperature excursions.

### Lot Information

Refrigerators and Freezers

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty of refrigerators and freezers.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension option

Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters

Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension option

Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems

Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension option

Cold Rooms

Supply and installation of cold rooms.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension option

Maintenance - PPM - Service

Provision of maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and equipment servicing.

Warranty Options

Warranty Packages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062906-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | £1,006,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | AIR SENTRY; CLR SERVICE AND SALES; CONTRONICS; CORRMED; DULAS LIFE SCIENCES; GLEN DIMPLEX HOME APPLIANCES; HAIER BIOMEDICAL; HELAPET; LABCOLD; THE AFE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062906-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028815-2025
- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003476-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800114
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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