--- title: "Fluid Warming Blankets" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Fluid Warming Blankets Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215.json) ## Summary This public procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS), encompasses the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland. The procurement falls under the category of health and takes place in Edinburgh, UKM. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 20 February 2025. The procurement method applied was a limited procedure without prior publication, relevant under Regulation 72(1)(c) due to the unforeseen demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare supplies industry, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated patient temperature management systems. Large companies like KCI Medical Limited, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, and Delta Surgical Ltd, as well as SMEs such as Aquilant Ltd, have been successful suppliers, indicating a market space suitable for both large-scale enterprises and smaller, specialised firms. Potential suppliers operating in the UK region, especially those experienced in healthcare consumables, may find this tender to be a lucrative opportunity to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland. ### Procurement Information This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524356 | | Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 11 | | Supplier names | AQUILANT; BECTON DICKINSON; BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; DELTA SURGICAL; HEALTHCARE 21; ICU MEDICAL; INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE; KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM; NOVUS MED; STRYKER; TSC LIFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39511100 - Blankets ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524356 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524356 Fluid Warming Blankets - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791215 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785685 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000791215. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791215.json.