Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
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
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
For the supply of Surgical Gowns single use, Theatre Scrub brushes & Headwear delivered into NHS Scotland NDS Larkhall for distribution to NHS health boards across Scotland.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £9,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surgical Gowns single use Sterile
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The authority requires a range of single use Surgical Gowns sterile across various sizes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non Sterile Gown
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The authority requires a range of single use surgical gowns non sterile only to be purchased in the event of another pandemic as part of the Supply Chain resilience.
These will not be purchased as BAU product and will be non sterile and no towels included.
The Authority intends to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers for this LOT.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Theatre Scrub Brushes
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The authority required a range of Theatre Scrub Brushes to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Trainiing & Support / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Theatre Headwear
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The authority required a range of Theatre headwear to be supplied into the NDS (National Distribution Centre) for delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages to award a maximum of 4 Suppliers to this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-004171
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Non Sterile Gown
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A2B Healthcare
3A Brook House
Little Eaton
DE21 5DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Praxis medical ltd
Wesley Street
Brierfield
BB9 7PB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,529,785
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Theatre Scrub Brushes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuline Medical
Doonview
Patna
KA6 7JW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ataraxia Personal Care Limited
Unit C, 17/F, World Tech Centre, 95 How Ming Street
Kwun Tong
0000
Country
Hong Kong
NUTS code
- HK - Hong Kong
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Polyco Healthline
South Fen Road, South Fen Road
BOURNE
PE10 0DN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £182,100
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Theatre Headwear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ataraxia Personal Care Limited
Unit C, 17/F, World Tech Centre, 95 How Ming Street
Kwun Tong
0000
Country
Hong Kong
NUTS code
- HK - Hong Kong
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A2B Healthcare
3A Brook House
Little Eaton
DE21 5DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £415,390
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Surgical Gowns single use Sterile
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Praxis medical ltd
Wesley Street
Brierfield
BB9 7PB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GS Medical Healthcare
Manchester Business Park, 3000 Aviator Way
Manchester
M22 5TG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,650,452
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of (Surgical Gowns and headwear and scrub brushes surgical….) (‘Products’) 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’), where applicable, i.e. Scottish Hospices, Northern Irelands trusts etc..
The estimated values referred to in Section II.I.5 and II.2.6 covers the 24 months contract duration and the 36 month extension period of the framework agreement.
(SC Ref:802894)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has be entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.