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title: "Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc4"
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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: "2025-07-04"
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# Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the supply of Surgical Gowns, Theatre Scrub Brushes, and Headwear. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, NHS NSS is acting through its division, National Procurement, to manage this contract. The procurement falls under the category of medical consumables and employs an open procedure, covered by the GPA agreement. This framework agreement is structured over a contract period of 24 months, with the possibility of a 36-month extension. As of 4th July 2025, the award stage is completed, and contracts for four lots have been signed on 27th June 2025, with suppliers including A2B Healthcare, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD, and others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the medical supplies sector. Companies offering high-quality, cost-effective products with a focus on sustainability, training, and support can find a competitive edge. Given that up to four suppliers were awarded per lot, enterprises with the capability to deliver at scale and within time frames may strongly benefit. Businesses that focus on non-sterile gown supply, particularly for pandemic scenarios, theatre headwear, and scrub brushes would stand to gain substantially. This framework supports business growth by facilitating long-term agreements with NHS Scotland and provides a substantial platform for businesses looking to expand in the UK’s healthcare sector.

## Notice

For the supply of Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear delivered into NHS Scotland NDS Larkhall for distribution to NHS health boards across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Non Sterile Gown

The authority requires a range of single use surgical gowns non sterile only to be purchased in the event of another pandemic as part of the Supply Chain resilience. These will not be purchased as BAU product and will be non sterile and no towels included. The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers for this LOT.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the authority.

Surgical Gowns single use Sterile

The authority requires a range of single use Surgical Gowns sterile across various sizes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the authority.

Theatre Headwear

The authority required a range of Theatre headwear to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 Optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Theatre Scrub Brushes

The authority required a range of Theatre Scrub Brushes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards. The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037462-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,777,727 |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | A2B HEALTHCARE; ATARAXIA PERSONAL CARE; GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE; NULINE MEDICAL; POLYCO HEALTHLINE; PRAXIS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037462-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004171-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789555
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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