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title: "Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef7a"
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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: "2026-03-25"
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# Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef7a

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## Summary

The procurement process organised by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the acquisition of auto-injectors to enhance PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The contract is for the delivery of goods within the medical equipment industry. This non-framework contract spans a 10-year period, covering maintenance, consumables, and operational requirements alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, and the process currently stands at the award stage. The key associated dates are the contract signing date, 16th March 2026, and the deadline for bid submissions, which was on 9th January 2026. The contract and operations cover regions within the United Kingdom under NHS Scotland, specifically NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian, and NHS Tayside. No community benefits are included due to annual spend constraints.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment due to its focus on the standardisation, safety, and optimisation of radiopharmaceutical deliveries. Suitable business candidates, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing auto-injectors and maintaining medical precision equipment, could gain long-term interests through the 10-year contract. The chosen supplier should exhibit technical excellence and cost efficiency, as the award criteria equally prioritised quality and cost. Bayer Plc has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling the comprehensive needs within NHS operations. Suppliers looking to compete must demonstrate compliance with UK and international standards, alongside substantial insurance coverage to manage risks effectively. This tender opportunity supports businesses aiming to collaborate within the healthcare technology sector and potentially leverage the offerings to further develop innovative medical solutions.

## Notice

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. The procurement will also cover the maintenance of the machines for the lifespan and the delivery of all consumables required for the daily operation of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027214-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £348,540 |

## 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 | BAYER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027214-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080064-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- 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-r6ebe6-0000817623
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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