---
title: "NSS10325 Container Unloader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cca3"
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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: "2025-12-08"
---

# NSS10325 Container Unloader

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cca3

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for a container unloader, designated as project NSS10325. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, focusing on the delivery of goods within the container-handling equipment category. This process serves entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract, awarded to PIAB UK Ltd t/a TAWI UK, entails a duration of 96 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension, covering multiple health boards and other associated organisations. Located primarily in Scotland (region UKM), the contract was formalised on 3rd December 2025, succeeding after the tender closing on 17th November 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing and servicing of container-handling equipment. Firms with capabilities in producing innovative and integrated solutions that meet precise specifications like mobile battery operation and powered lifting systems will find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participated actively, demonstrating that businesses equipped with the ability to provide efficient, durable, and technically advanced equipment stand to benefit from such contracts, which can foster growth and visibility within the public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

The requirement is for a container unloader that must meet the following criteria: Mobile battery powered device Fit inside 40/20ft containers Powered lifting/lowering platform for 1-2 people Powered conveyor attached to platform to lift/lower along with platform Suction arm capable of lifting up to 40kg

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We ran an open procurement via PCS-T and are awarding the contract to a single supplier.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at the discretion of NHS National Services Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080648-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 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 | £114,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PIAB UK LTD T/A TAWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418940 - Container-handling equipment

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080648-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065330-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813065
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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