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title: "Calibration Services"
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# Calibration Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa7

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Calibration Services," is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The tender focuses on the provision of calibration services for environmental monitoring and measuring equipment across various locations in the UK, specifically within the region of UKM (United Kingdom Mainland). As part of the open procurement procedure, the tender exercise is at the Tender stage with a closure date for submissions set for 21st November 2025. The services fall under the industry category of Calibration services (CPV code 50433000) and require ISO 17025 accredited calibrations for items in Lot 1, with the overall contract period lasting for 1080 days and providing the possibility for renewal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in calibration services, particularly those that are UKAS accredited and capable of providing reliable and precise results as required by NHS National Services Scotland. Participating businesses can benefit from a potential long-term contract, with provisions for service extensions. Companies specialising in environmental measuring equipment and those looking for expansion opportunities in public health service infrastructure might find this tender especially well-suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, allowing a broad array of qualified suppliers to engage with this growing sector.

## Notice

SNBTS requires a supplier to perform calibrations of a range of portable equipment, the majority of which is environmental monitoring and measuring loggers that require calibration to ISO 17025 by a UKAS accredited provider. The calibration service will require the collection and return of the equipment from various SNBTS sites. All equipment in scope requires annual calibration.

### Lot Information

Calibration Services - Lot 1 (UKAS)

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of portable environmental monitoring and measuring equipment. Lot 1 covers the provision of calibration services for environmental measuring / logging equipment used at various locations across the SNBTS operational sites. Calibration of all equipment in lot 1 must be performed in accordance with the current version of ISO 17025 by an accredited organisation. ISO 17025 accreditation plays an important role in supporting the provision of accurate and reliable results which are an essential requirement for certain aspects of SNBTS's operations.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for two (2) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Calibration SErvices - Lot 2

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of portable environmental monitoring and measuring equipment only. The procurement will cover the provision of calibration services for environmental measuring / logging equipment used at various locations across the SNBTS operational sites. Lot 2 is for items that do not have to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for two (2) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066664-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 1st March 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066664-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813348
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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