--- title: "Medical Ward Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-07-24" --- # Medical Ward Equipment Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0565ae.json) ## Summary The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), acting as the Common Services Agency, is planning a procurement process for Medical Ward Equipment, including Examination Couches and Trolleys. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 33100000 for Medical Equipment, is intended to supply all NHS Scotland Health Boards and entities under NHS Scotland. With an estimated contract value of £1.7 million, this is a significant opportunity in the goods category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a full contract notice expected in August 2025. Interested suppliers can expect further details in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, with the future notice date planned for 3rd September 2025. The contract duration is anticipated to be four years. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses providing medical goods, specifically those able to supply a range of medical examination couches and ward equipment. Suitable businesses include suppliers with experience and capacity to distribute on a national scale throughout Scotland, including both mainland and island NHS entities. Engaging in this framework agreement could significantly enhance a supplier's visibility within the healthcare sector and expand their operational footprint through collaborations with various NHS Boards, contributing to long-term business growth within the public health procurement landscape. ## 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 Medical Examination Couches and Ward Equipment to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide these products including but not limited to the following: Lot 1: Examination Couches Lot 2: General Medical Ward Equipment Inc. Trolleys. Full details will be included in the ITT. The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland. ### Lot Information Examination Couches Provision of various types of medical examination couches; multi supplier unranked framework. 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.All Scottish Hospices Medical Ward Equipment incl Trolleys Provision of medical ward equipment, trolleys and associated products; multi supplier Unranked framework. 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.All Scottish Hospices ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042883-2025 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 24 Jul 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042883-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796916 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796916 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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