Planning

Decontamination Equipment and Associated Maintenance

• The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-006246

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060d77

Published 23 January 2026, 2:20pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Contact

Eleanor Cook

Email

eleanor.cook@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1312756000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Decontamination Equipment and Associated Maintenance

Reference number

NP14326

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy

Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse

Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage and Drying Cabinets, together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Accessories and

Consumables for each Lot.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers – e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple

CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new

build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to

provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission CDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice.

Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training’

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or

multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate

to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple

EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new

build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs, the Endoscope

Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements as detailed in Contract Notice and ITT.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System including associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment, accessories and consumables. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the

suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Reverse Osmosis

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a compliant Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs

across NHS Scotland together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build'

and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical

support and training.

Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation

where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission LDU Washer Disinfectors to single or

multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate

to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Laboratory Sterilisers

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories

across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build'

facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide equipment capable of Disinfecting Endocavity (Transvaginal and Transrectal Ultrasound) Probes.

The requirement also includes associated Installation and Commissioning to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance.

Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice.

Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must

demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Pre-Cleaning Systems for CDU, EDU and LDU

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Pre-cleaning systems for Central Decontamination Units, Endoscopy Decontamination Units and Local Decontamination Units together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice.

Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must

demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B and accessories e.g. systems to generate feed water suitable for use in benchtop sterilisers

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and

S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 July 2026

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

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