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
NP712/25 Facilities Consumables
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39525800 - Cleaning cloths
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The scope for the supply of Facilities Disposables will include, but is not limited to, the following commodity areas: disposable multipurpose cleaning cloths, disposable aprons and protective bibs, soluble laundry bags, scouring pads, cleaning wipes, machine floor pads.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18935000 - Laundry bags
- 33141118 - Wipes
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities considered pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for the supply of Facilities Disposables will include, but is not limited to, the following commodity areas: disposable multipurpose cleaning cloths, disposable aprons and protective bibs, soluble laundry bags, scouring pads, cleaning wipes, machine floor pads.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 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
This PIN (Prior Information Notice) sets out the intentions of the proposed procurement and document provides the mandatory minimum
standards suppliers must comply with in order to participate.
The minimum standards included above will not change, HOWEVER all interested parties should be aware and acknowledge that the final
product portfolio of mandatory items (per Lot) detailed within the tender may vary to those outlined within this PIN.
PIN responses have to be returned by 12th September 2025 to nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
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=808797.
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