---
title: "Continence Pads & Garments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689295"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689295.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-04-05"
---

# Continence Pads & Garments

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689295

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Continence Pads & Garments," is classified under the goods industry category, specifically for the supply and distribution of continence products to NHS Scotland. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period effective from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Key details include an award notice with an estimated total contract value of £85,519,915, and suppliers involved in this procurement include Paul Hartmann Ltd, Ontex Healthcare UK Ltd, and SCA Hygiene.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply industry, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and hygiene products. Companies capable of meeting the specific needs for homecare and nursing/residential care settings would be well-positioned to compete. The scale of the contract suggests that larger suppliers with the capacity to fulfil significant delivery demands and maintain quality service standards are likely to thrive in this context.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445255 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,519,915 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ONTEX HEALTHCARE; PAUL HARTMANN; SCA HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33141621 - Incontinence kit
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445255

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445255
  Continence Pads & Garments

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689295

## Provenance

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