--- title: "Injection Equipment Paraphernalia" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da88.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Injection Equipment Paraphernalia Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da88.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Injection Equipment Paraphernalia". This procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically classified within the medical industry, focusing on medical needles and other related products. The procurement is intended to supply NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards across all UKM locations. It includes valuable items such as medical needles, syringes, and naloxone products. The total contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. The process is governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, with future notices expected by 28th October 2026. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceutical products. Companies with expertise in manufacturing medical needles, syringes, or similar paraphernalia, particularly those with an interest in harm reduction innovations, will find this tender particularly suitable. The framework includes several lots, such as pre-packed equipment and naloxone products, providing diverse opportunities for suppliers. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can adhere to UK Government guidelines and deliver across Scotland will be ideal candidates. Engaging in this procurement could expand a company's footprint within the public health sector, particularly in supporting harm reduction initiatives. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Individual Items and prepacked equipment for single use for people who use drugs including performance and image enhancing drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf and for Naloxone products for administering by approved services 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 of 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 Individual Items for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf Individual Items for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf Pre-packed equipment for single use for people who use drugs including Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs as defined in section 5.2.14 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf Pre-packed equipment for single use for people who use drugs including Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs as defined in section 5.2.14 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf Naloxone products supplied to approved services which conform to UK Government Guidelines. Naloxone products supplied to approved services which conform to UK Government Guidelines. Harm Reduction Innovation Lot (to include inhalation devices pertinent to changes under consideration by the Authority) (unscored). Innovations relating to Harm Reduction and safer drug use, for use by people who use drugs as defined in section 5.2 of the IEP guidance IEP-in-Scotland-GPG-SDF-PHS-Oct-2021.pdf in line with any advances in legislation in this regard during the lifetime of the framework. Please Note: THIS IS AN UNSCORED LOT. Bidders to this lot will have to be awarded to one or more of lots 1-3 on this framework to be awarded to this lot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073441-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals - 33141123 - Sharps containers - 33141310 - Syringes - 33141320 - Medical needles - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 39223100 - Spoons - 44174000 - Foil ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 08:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073441-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838471 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838471 - 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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