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
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
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories
Reference number
NP53625
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This PIN (Prior information Notice) is for the renewal of Anti-embolism Stockings, Lymphoedema Products, Compression Devices & Accessories.
National Procurement are giving notice of the release for the renewal of current NP536/18 Anti-embolism Stockings, Compression Devices & Accessories & Lymphoedema Products, scheduled for week commencing 11th August 2025.
We will be retendering within the following specifications, still to be confirmed, for consumables & equipment: Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical), Prevention DVT (Mechanical), Compression Pumps, Lymphoedema products & Accessories. Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard), Round Knit (British Standard), Round Knit (RAL Standard), Hosiery Kit, Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments, Compression Stroke Patient & Consumables.
Please hold the following dates in your diary; Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th September 2025 for potential framework participants functional evaluations in person for lots submitted covering compression pumps (or equivalent). At National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB.
An additional desktop evaluation will also be completed on the same dates for consumables undertaken by our clinical advisory panel. Potential framework participants are not required to attend in person for the desktop evaluation. Sample requirements will be provided in the tender documentation and will detail delivery dates & products to be sent to National Services Scotland, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB in advance of the evaluation dates.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We will be retendering within the following specifications, still to be confirmed, for consumables & equipment: Anti-Embolism Stockings (Non-mechanical), Prevention DVT (Mechanical), Compression Pumps, Lymphoedema products & Accessories. Compression Products Flat Knit (RAL Standard), Round Knit (British Standard), Round Knit (RAL Standard), Hosiery Kit, Inelastic Adjustable Compression Garments, Compression Stroke Patient & Consumables.
two.2.14) Additional information
Lot structure will be provided in the finalised tender documentation.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 August 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805310.
(SC Ref:805310)