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title: "Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807864"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-08-25"
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# Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807864

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories" is currently at the Tender stage. The procurement is being managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), through its National Procurement division. Located in Edinburgh, this public health authority is calling for tenders for products in the health sector across the UK. The open procurement method is applied, aimed at providing these medical products and accessories on behalf of various NHS Scotland Health Boards and related entities. Key procurement deadlines include a submission deadline on 24th September 2025, followed by an award period starting on the same day. Potential contract extensions are also in place, following the initial duration. The total estimated value of the procurement is £6.24 million, with bids being submitted electronically.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical goods, particularly those focusing on compression therapies and associated products. The framework agreement encompasses numerous product lots, allowing multiple suppliers to participate and potentially secure contracts. Companies experienced in manufacturing high-quality medical textiles, including anti-embolism stockings and lymphoedema management tools, would find this tender highly suitable. The process encourages innovation and requires adherence to community benefits, offering further engagement through NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway. As a result, businesses committed to delivering quality, alongside community engagement, stand to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of The supply and provision of Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories ('Products') as outlined further below 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 or 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

Compression Stroke Patients - Comfort Sleeve

Provision of Compression Stroke Patients products for NHSS. Sequential compression to aid in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in the at-risk patient.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical)

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. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months option to extend

Prevention DVT (Mechanical)

Pneumatic Compression Therapy is used to prevent a deep clot in a leg vein forming and then breaking free and stick in a vessel in the lung also known as a pulmonary embolism (PE). There are many factors that increase a person's risk to getting DVT which requires DVT prevention devices We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Pumps & Accessories Lymphoedema

Lymphedema Pumps are pneumatic compression devices that inflate leg or arm sleeves with multiple chambers in a sequence distal to proximal. This causes a milking effect on the lymphatic system to promote lymph drainage. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Hosiery Kit

Compression garments, hosiery or wraps, are used in the long term management of chronic oedema (usually following compression bandaging), prophylaxis and treatment of venous leg ulceration, and post DVT to prevent post thrombotic syndrome. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension optional to the authority.

Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard) (Ready to Wear)

Flat knit hosiery is knitted using heavier and more robust yarns and the material is sown together creating a seam. These garments are indicated in the management of patients with more severe swelling and distortion in shape, and they are also useful for bridging skin folds and fatty limbs where circular knit garments would gather and cause a tourniquet effect. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard) (Custom Fit)

Upper and lower limb custom-fit, flat-knit garments for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema and specifically designed for those patients with dry, sensitive or fragile skin. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Products Round Knit (British Standard) (Ready to Wear)

Provision of Compression Products Round Knit (British Standard) (Ready to Wear)for NHSS. Compression garments designed to offer highly effective, therapeutic compression for the management of venous and lymphatic diseases.. Classification - British Standard designed for venous disorders giving compression at the ankle of 14mmHg - 17mmHg (class 1) and 18 - 21mmHg (class 2) Circular knit (round knit) hosiery is seamless, and because finer yarns are used, they are more cosmetically pleasing to patients. They are suitable in the management of mild swelling where there is no shape distortion and the skin is intact. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Products Round Knit (British Standard) (Custom Fit)

Provision of Compression Products Round Knit (British Standard) (Custom Fit)for NHSS. Compression garments designed to offer highly effective, therapeutic compression for the management of venous and lymphatic diseases. Classification - British Standard designed for venous disorders giving compression at the ankle of 14mmHg - 17mmHg (class 1) and 18 - 21mmHg (class 2) . Circular knit (round knit) hosiery is seamless, and because finer yarns are used, they are more cosmetically pleasing to patients. They are suitable in the management of mild swelling where there is no shape distortion and the skin is intact. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Products Round Knit (RAL Standard) ( Ready to Wear)

Provision of Compression Products Round Knit (RAL Standard) ( Ready to Wear) for NHSS. The concept of graduated compression hosiery is such that hosiery should be knitted to apply an ever decreasing pressure from the ankle to the thigh, or in the case of below knee hosiery, from the ankle to the knee. The degree of this graduation is laid down in the RAL standard or Hohenstein tested hosiery and British Standard BS 6612:1985. There are slight differences between the graduation requirements on the two specifications. Classification - RAL standard specifies the yarns and material which can be used for producing medical compression stockings, store the compression classes, the sizes for standard size hosiery and the testing method. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Compression Products Round Knit (RAL Standard) (Custom Fit)

Provision of Compression Products Round Knit (RAL Standard) (Custom Fit) for NHSS. The concept of graduated compression hosiery is such that hosiery should be knitted to apply an ever decreasing pressure from the ankle to the thigh, or in the case of below knee hosiery, from the ankle to the knee. The degree of this graduation is laid down in the RAL standard or Hohenstein tested hosiery and British Standard BS 6612:1985. There are slight differences between the graduation requirements on the two specifications. Classification - RAL standard specifies the yarns and material which can be used for producing medical compression stockings, store the compression classes, the sizes for standard size hosiery and the testing method We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments

Provision of Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments for NHSS. Adjustable short-stretch compression wrap system designed for treating patients with lymphatic and venous conditions." "compression wrap system for the treatment of lymphoedema, chronic oedema and various other swelling related conditions. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Consumables

Provision of in-scope consumables for NHSS. We are envisage awarding this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked with Five Suppliers.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

Product innovation & future scope. Post award.

Lot allowing aspects to future proof within the scope of Stockings framework. Provide a platform for product innovation or advanced development within the scope of the framework. Considerations can only be proposed from suppliers that have a positive commercial submission on the framework in any ranked position (ranked 6th or above still qualifies) Proposals must compliment the framework scope. Systems or non-specific products will not be considered. Any proposal that replicates or duplicates any of the other Lots within framework will not be considered. Proposals should not crossover any other NHS Scotland contract or framework. Not a backdoor process to have products listed nationally. Approved products would fall under the same Terms & Conditions for framework adherence.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension option available to the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537639 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18315000 - Stockings

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537639

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537639
  Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of The supply and provision of Anti-Embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories ('Products') as outlined further below 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 or 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').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807864
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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