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title: "Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799216"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799216

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## Summary

The recent procurement process carried out by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focused on the provision of anti-embolism stockings, compression devices, accessories, and lymphoedema products. This contract, identified as NP536/18, falls under the health industry category and was designed to meet the increased demands placed upon the Scottish Health and Social Care sector, particularly in light of the administration recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement utilized a limited method—a procedure without prior publication—due to unforeseen circumstances. The contract, valued at £9,382,220, was awarded on 11th November 2019 and amended to extend its duration from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2025 to ensure continuity in supply and avoid potential disruptions. The main delivery location spans regions across the UK.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of compression socks, stockings, and related therapeutic garments. Large-scale suppliers such as Arjo UK Ltd, Urgo Limited, and others were involved in winning this tender, indicating a preference for established companies with the capacity to meet high demand. Businesses specialising in healthcare products and textiles, particularly those capable of quickly adapting to the changing needs of healthcare systems amid ongoing public health challenges, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Enterprises aiming to strengthen their presence in the public healthcare sector can leverage contracts like these to foster significant business growth and establish long-term relationships with prominent public agencies like NHS National Services Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of Anti Embolism Stockings (Non Mechanical) for NHSS. Compression stockings are a specialised hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching legs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Modification from 11.11.24 to 10.11.25 to meet the demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the workplan recovery projects currently falling out of scope due to the knock-on effects from the Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

### Procurement Information

Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: This modification of contract term from 11/11/2024 to 10/11/2025 is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the administration recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) 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=MAY530629 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,382,220 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; BSN MEDICAL; CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432; CREDENHILL; DJO; FANNIN (UK) LTD. PART OF DCC VITAL; G&N MEDICAL; H&R HEALTHCARE; HADDENHAM HEALTHCARE; JUZO; L&R MEDICAL; MEDI; URGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530629
  Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products - Provision of Anti Embolism Stockings (Non Mechanical) for NHSS. Compression stockings are a specialised hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching legs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799216

## Provenance

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