--- title: "Patient Temperature Management and Fluid Warming" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-12-03" --- # Patient Temperature Management and Fluid Warming Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eda6.json) ## Summary The procurement initiative led by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is for a framework agreement concerning Patient Temperature Management and Fluid Warming products. This tender involves all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Scottish Hospices, reflecting a comprehensive health procurement strategy. The process is currently in the tender stage, identified by Project code 30700, and managed through an open procedure. The contract spans 48 months and begins its award deliberations on 7 January 2026. Located in Edinburgh, UKM (Scotland), the procurement falls within the goods industry category, specifically blood and fluid warming devices. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions, with tenders accepted until 7 January 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers within the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in blood and fluid warming technologies. With community benefits integrated, suppliers are encouraged to support local initiatives, enhancing their corporate responsibility profiles. Businesses focusing on sustainability, clinical evidence, training, and support have a competitive advantage, as these are key award criteria alongside pricing. The framework aims to engage multiple suppliers per lot, fostering diverse business growth and innovation opportunities within Scotland's NHS framework. Suppliers must demonstrate competency in these areas and will be required to connect with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway, thus opening channels for business growth through community engagement and support. ## Notice Patient Temperature Management and Fluid warming devices and consumables ### Lot Information Fluid Warming - Neonates & Paediatrics up to 20kgs in weight Fluid Warming - Neonates & Paediatrics up to 20kgs in weight Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Patient Warming Blankets (Forced Air) Patient Warming Blankets (Forced Air) devices and consumables. Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Patient Warming - Reusables Patient Warming - Reusables Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Fluid Warming - Standard Flow Fluid Warming - Standard Flow. Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Fluid Warming - Rapid flow Fluid Warming - Rapid flow (minimum flow rate 500mls/min) Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Controlled Patient Temperature Management Controlled patient temperature management. Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Warming Cabinets and Warming Shelves Warming Cabinets and Warming Shelves Delivery will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot Patient Warming Blankets (Non Forced Air) Patient Warming Blankets (Non Forced Air) devices and associated consumables will be mainly into the NDS (National Distribution Site) however there maybe some requirement for product to be delivered direct to each Health Board. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079216-2025 | | 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 | 3 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,600,000 | | 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 - 33186200 - Blood and fluid warming ## Release History - 3 Dec 2025 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079216-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817365 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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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