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title: "NHS Scotland National Uniform"
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# NHS Scotland National Uniform

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhs-scotland-national-uniform-ocds-h6vhtk-028c21). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS"): "NHS Scotland National Uniform". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £18,800,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Apr 2021, 10:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-common-services-agency-more-commonly-known-as-nhs-nation-GB-FTS-322)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £18,800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 April 2021 at 10:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Occupational clothing, Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhs-scotland-national-uniform-ocds-h6vhtk-028c21#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-028c21`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhs-scotland-national-uniform-ocds-h6vhtk-028c21#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhs-scotland-national-uniform-ocds-h6vhtk-028c21#participate

## Description
Framework agreement for the supply of uniforms to all entities constituted pursuant to the national Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland)Act1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies(Joint Working)Scotland Act 2014.All Scottish Hospices
The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland personnel including Scottish Ambulance Service and
students in health related training establishments throughout Scottish universities. The current national uniform set consists of core
garments: tunic, trousers and polo-shirts. Other garments include blouses, shirts, fleece and tailored trousers. The SAS core uniform
consists shirts, trousers, boots and helmets. The contractor must be able to receive and deliver garments to and from approximately 260
delivery locations plus many more delivery points throughout Scotland.
The successful contractor will be required to manufacture items to a set design and stringent quality specification which, whilst durable and fit for purpose, provides the NHS in Scotland with value for money. Current supply chain includes a supported business sub contract; the Authority intends for this to be continued.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: NP721-21 NHS Scotland National Uniform
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 18110000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £16,000,000
- **Description:** The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland personnel and students in health related training establishments throughout Scottish universities. The current national uniform set consists of core garments:...
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2021 to 30/11/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: NHS Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Service
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 18110000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £2,800,000
- **Description:** The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) personnel throughout various site throughout Scotland. The current SAS uniform set consists of core garments: shoes/boots, tr...
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2021 to 30/11/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** NP721-21 NHS Scotland National Uniform (active)
  - Award id: `014744-2021-1`
  - Supplier(s): **MWUK t/a Dimensions**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-20768`
  - Value: £16,218,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** NHS Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Service (active)
  - Award id: `014744-2021-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Alsico Laucuba Ltd T/A Meltemi**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-153915`
  - Value: £4,205,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** NP721-21 NHS Scotland National Uniform (active)
  - Signed Value: £16,218,000
  - Signed Date: 17/06/2021

- **Contract:** NHS Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Service (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,205,000
  - Signed Date: 17/06/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F014744-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-06-28T15:54:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T16:18:32.372Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-028c21