--- title: "Dressings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Dressings Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ff.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for dressings on behalf of NHS Scotland Health Boards. The tender, titled "Dressings," falls under the goods category in the healthcare industry and is relevant to entities under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 and the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The contracting process is open and carried out via the PCS-Tender platform, with an end date for tender submission on 17th December 2025. The total estimated value of the framework agreement over its 24-month duration is £1,000,000, and it will take place in the UK region of Scotland, with delivery managed through the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical supplies, particularly those able to provide various types of dressings such as bandages and adhesive films, to expand their business within the NHS in Scotland. The open procedure aims to select up to 175 participants, with anticipated awards to five suppliers for each lot, making it beneficial for companies focusing on quality and competitive pricing. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality dressings with functional attributes stand to benefit by securing a place in this significant healthcare framework, supporting business growth through recurring public sector demand. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Dressings ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ('Participating Authorities'). ### Lot Information Bandage Surgical Tube Stockinette for Retention and Protection (Non-Elasticated) Plain Cotton We require a range of Bandage Surgical Tube Stockinette for Retention and Protection (Non-Elasticated) Plain Cotton available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Multi-Layer Bandage No 3 Light Compression Bandage Type 3a Latex Free We require a range of Multi-Layer Bandage No 3 Light Compression Bandage Type 3a Latex Free available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Multi-Layer Bandage No 4 Cohesive Bandage Latex Free We require a range of Multi-Layer Bandage No 4 Cohesive Bandage Latex Free available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Bandage Compression Short Stretch Cohesive Latex Free We require a range of Bandage Compression Short Stretch Cohesive Latex Free available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Eye Pads Non-Adhesive Occlusive We require a range of Eye Pads Non-Adhesive Occlusive available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Waterproof Plastic Adhesive Tape We require a range of Waterproof Plastic Adhesive Tape available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Orthopaedic Wadding Bandage Synthetic We require a range of Orthopaedic Wadding Bandage Synthetic available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Semi Rigid) White We require a range of Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Semi Rigid) White available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Weight Bearing) White We require a range of Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Weight Bearing) White available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Non-Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Weight Bearing) White We require a range of Non-Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Bandage (Weight Bearing) White available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Non-Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Conforming Bandage (Weight Bearing) White We require a range of Non-Fibreglass Polyurethane Resin Conforming Bandage (Weight Bearing) White available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Plaster of Paris Bandage (Weight Bearing) We require a range of Plaster of Paris Bandage (Weight Bearing) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Plaster of Paris Slab (Non-Weight Bearing) We require a range of Plaster of Paris Slab (Non-Weight Bearing) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing BP (low moisture vapour transfer rate We require a range of Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing BP (low moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing BP (High moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing BP (High moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Spray BP We require a range of Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Spray BP available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing (Low Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate) with Integral Pad We require a range of Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing (Low Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate) with Integral Pad available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing (High Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate) with Integral Pad We require a range of Semi-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing (High Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate) with Integral Pad available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Polyurethane Film Dressing with Soft Silicon Contact layer We require a range of Polyurethane Film Dressing with Soft Silicon Contact layer available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Non Woven Adhesive Dressing with Integral Pad We require a range of Non Woven Adhesive Dressing with Integral Pad available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Non Woven Semi-Permable Adhesive Dressing with Integral Pad We require a range of Non Woven Semi-Permable Adhesive Dressing with Integral Pad available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (High moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label (Low moisture vapour transfer rate) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label with Chlorhexidine Gluconate We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label with Chlorhexidine Gluconate available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label with Chlorhexidine Gluconate We require a range of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) non ported semi permeable, transparent dressing with adhesive securing strips and date and time label with Chlorhexidine Gluconate available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 CHG - Device Securement for insertion site dressing, antimicrobial disc (or equivilent) for venous or arterial catheter sites (Chlorhexidine) We require a range of CHG - Device Securement for insertion site dressing, antimicrobial disc (or equivalent) for venous or arterial catheter sites (Chlorhexidine) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. PHMB - Device Securement for insertion site dressing, antimicrobial disc (or equivalent) for venous or arterial catheter sites (Polyhexamethylene biguanide) We require a range of PHMB - Device Securement for insertion site dressing, antimicrobial disc (or equivalent) for venous or arterial catheter sites (Polyhexamethylene biguanide) available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 2-Layer Bandage System Impregnated with Zinc We require a range of 2-Layer Bandage System Impregnated with Zinc available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Speciality Dressings: Future & Innovation [Post Award] Lot allowing aspects to future proof within the scope of Dressings & Supplementary Items framework. Provide a platform for product innovation or advanced development within the scope of the framework. Considerations can only be proposed from suppliers that have a positive commercial submission on the framework in any ranked position (ranked 6th or above still qualifies) Proposals must compliment the framework scope. Systems or non-specific products will not be considered. Any proposal that duplicates any of the other Lots within framework will not be considered. Proposals should not crossover any other NHS Scotland contract, commercial agreement or framework. Additional information: no extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 Bandage Retention Tape Latex Free We require a range of Bandage Retention Tape Latex Free available in various sizes to be supplied to all NHS Scotland Boards via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall. Further details are in the ITT documents. We envisage awarding Five (5) suppliers to this lot un-ranked. Additional information: No extension period built in to bring both NP60023 & NP60025b into line for next renewal in 2028 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073789-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141110 - Dressings ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073789-2025 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000813260 - 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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