---
title: "Fluid Warming Blankets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f8"
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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: "2025-02-20"
---

# Fluid Warming Blankets

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f8

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Fluid Warming Blankets," classified under CPV code 39511100 (Blankets). This procurement falls within the goods category and is aimed at providing Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices to NHS Scotland. The contract, valued at £1,600,000, was awarded on 20 February 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitating a modification to the framework agreement to meet additional demands from the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The framework includes a standstill period for legal proceedings as per Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key suppliers include KCI Medical Limited, Aquilant Ltd, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, and others, with delivery within the UK region UKM covering Scotland.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical consumables and patient temperature management systems. Large-scale suppliers as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in medical and surgical equipment manufacturing or distribution would find this procurement highly relevant. Given the significant value of the contract and the strategic importance of the NHS Scotland framework, participating businesses can secure long-term partnerships and enhance their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Furthermore, the need for rapid adaptability and the supply chain resilience underlined by this procurement process highlight the crucial role of reliable and high-quality suppliers in sustaining essential healthcare services during public health emergencies.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006208-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | AQUILANT; BECTON DICKINSON; BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; DELTA SURGICAL; HEALTHCARE 21; ICU MEDICAL; INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE; KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM; NOVUS MED; STRYKER; TSC LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39511100 - Blankets

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006208-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785685
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791215
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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