--- title: "NP80325 Paper Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-08-12" --- # NP80325 Paper Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process titled "NP80325 Paper Products" under the health category. This planned procurement involves the supply of various paper products such as hand towels, toilet tissue, and couch rolls for distribution across NHS Scotland's health boards. The procurement is in the planning stage and the process initiation date is marked as 12th August 2024. The procurement method will likely follow the guidelines provided under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024 with the industry's classification under CPV 33760000. Interested parties should note a key deadline of 26th August 2024 by 12pm for the submission of initial expressions of interest and required documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paper products, particularly those with the capability to provide consumables compatible with existing NHS dispensers, primarily of the Kimberly Clark brand. Additionally, manufacturers and suppliers of dispensing systems are encouraged to participate, especially if they can offer replacements or new installations for NHS facilities. The procurement value is projected at £9.9 million, presenting a lucrative prospect for suppliers with the capacity to meet these extensive demands and thus fostering potential business growth through a stable, large-scale public sector contract. ## Notice Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of paper products (including but not limited to - hand towels, toilet tissue, couch rolls). These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service supporting all health boards (including special boards ) within NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Wipes Couch roll, Disposable cloths, Facial tissues, Personal care wipes, cleaning wipes. Lot 2 - Toilet Tissue Folded toilet tissue, Toilet roll, Jumbo toilet roll Lot 3 - Paper Hand Towels Paper hand towels Lot 4 - Rolled Hand Towel Rolled hand towel ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511860 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,900,000 | | 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 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 - 33141118 - Wipes - 33711430 - Disposable personal wipes - 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes - 33761000 - Toilet paper - 33763000 - Paper hand towels ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511860 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511860&idx=1 12th August 2024 - NP50825 PIN Information Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511860 NP80325 Paper Products - Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of paper products (including but not limited to - hand towels, toilet tissue, couch rolls). These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service supporting all health boards (including special boards ) within NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774939 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939.json.