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title: "NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833245"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833245

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## Summary

The Lothian Health Board is the buying organisation for an open tender concerning the "NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service". This procurement falls within the health industry category and is focused on providing services. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, this tender is at the active tender stage, with submissions closing on the 30th of June, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. The contract seeks a supplier to provide breast inserts and fitting services for post-operative breast cancer patients, with an estimated contract value of £300,000. The contract will initially run for 36 months from the 8th of August, 2026, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in medical supplies and healthcare services, particularly those experienced with breast prostheses and fitting services. It is well-suited for companies that can offer a wide variety of breast prostheses, ensure CE marking for all products, and provide personalised fitting services, including home visits if needed. With a requirement for premises or concessions to deliver these services, businesses capable of meeting these logistical needs will find the opportunity appealing. The ability to handle electronic submissions and invoicing is necessary, aligning with modern procurement practices, and participants should be prepared to submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Businesses meeting these criteria may find this tender a significant growth opportunity, especially those looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients. The initial contract period will run from 8th August 2026 for 36 months to 31st July 2029 with option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period. 1. Background NHS Lothian's Oncology Department provides breast inserts and a fitting service when required to its patients. This service is currently carried out by third party suppliers at the Regus Building, Edinburgh and Rosemount Gardens, Bathgate. Across these two sites approximately 1000 new breast cancers are diagnosed each year. The breast insert service is offered to those patients who require mastectomies and, taking into account replacement inserts, this results in approximately 400 breast inserts being provided and fitted each year. The successful supplier will deliver the service from their own premises or through concessions with other supplier premises. The intended premises from which the service will be delivered must be clearly specified within the supplier's bid The successful supplier should be able to offer patients a suitable variety of types, sizes and brands of breast prostheses, and a specialised fitting service. All products must be CE marked. Occasionally, a home visit to patients who are unable to travel will also be necessary. NHS Lothian will refer patients to the successful supplier(s) via a secure nhs.net email address, setting out specific entitlements/requirements for each patient on a case-by-case basis.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556959 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556959

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556959
  NHS Lothian Breast Insert and Fitting Service - NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833245
- https://www.nhslothian.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=833245
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833245
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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