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title: "Surgical Gloves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc0"
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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: "2026-06-04"
---

# Surgical Gloves

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc0

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the procurement of surgical gloves across NHS Scotland, including its Health Boards, Special Health Boards, and Scottish Hospices. The procurement process, under procurement ID NP56925, was conducted via an open procedure and is classified under the goods category, specifically surgical gloves (CPV: 33141420). The contracts have been awarded as multi-supplier unranked awards in five lots, covering both latex and non-latex surgical gloves for general surgery and microsurgery applications. The procurement method was governed by open procedure guidelines, and the awards were made effective as of 2 April 2026. The framework agreement covers a 48-month duration, supporting healthcare facilities throughout Scotland (region: UKM).

This procurement contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing high-quality surgical gloves with diverse applications in hospitals and surgical environments. The multi-supplier nature of the contract opens competitive opportunities for large-scale manufacturers such as MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD, Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited, Molnlycke Health Care, Ansell (U.K.) Ltd, Meditrade UK Ltd, and EBME Tech, who have all been awarded contracts. The open procurement procedure, with provision for electronic submissions, enhances accessibility for interested suppliers, ensuring a robust supply chain that meets NHS standards for quality and sustainability. This framework provides a gateway for firms looking to engage with NHS Scotland and contribute to consistent healthcare delivery nationwide.

## Notice

Purchase of Surgical Gloves both Latex and Latex Free in a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to each lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

### Lot Information

General Surgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves GENERAL SURGERY LATEX to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

General Surgery Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves general surgery non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove enhanced grip Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves enhanced grip latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

Surgical Glove Microsurgical Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Surgical Gloves Microsurgical Non Latex

Range of Surgical Gloves microsurgical non latex to be used across a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The authority will award a maximum of 4 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier unranked award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052593-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,256,000 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ANSELL (U.K.; CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432; EBME TECH; MEDITRADE; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141420 - Surgical gloves

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052593-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065807-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812814
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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