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NP57026 Disposable Medical Pulp and Associated Products

Medical consumables
Pulp
Scotland (UKM)
Published value
£11,406,834
Submission deadline 3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Lots published8
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 13:38 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Deadline: 3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
8lots
8 lots · 8 published items
2 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
100% savings
Awarded below budget by £11,406,826
3 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
6 bids
5 SME bids · 6 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 03)
Based on 14 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
4 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 03)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
Robins Timber Contracting
21 contracts£2,190,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD
21 contracts£2,190,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD
21 contracts£2,154,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Powerline Services (MLJ) Ltd
21 contracts£2,118,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Euroforest Ltd
20 contracts£2,082,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
TW & GW EVANS LTD
20 contracts£2,082,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
I & Jm Pass& Sons ltd
20 contracts£2,046,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
M C THOMAS SONS
18 contracts£1,944,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Tree Finesse
18 contracts£1,794,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
GMD Forestry Ltd
18 contracts£1,732,950,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
Facilities DisposablesThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · 21 Aug 2026, 13:19 BST
£10,000,000
same CPV family
same authority
same region
similar value band
NP38626 Compounded Aseptic MedicinesThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · 30 Jul 2026, 09:33 BST
£21,915,834
same CPV family
same authority
same region
similar value band
Advanced Physiological Monitoring Consumables (Pulse Oximetry, Depth of Anaesthesia EEG, and Cerebral Oximetry (NIRS))The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · 31 Jul 2026, 10:39 BST
£12,000,000
same CPV family
same authority
same region
similar value band
Contraceptive MedicinesThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) · 13 Aug 2026, 16:30 BST
£12,017,956
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
Purchase of Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement & Mixers, Pulse Lavage & TourniquetsThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · 23 Jul 2026, 12:21 BST
£40,000,000
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS): "NP57026 Disposable Medical Pulp and Associated Products". Published status: complete. Published value: £11,406,834. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£11,406,834
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
5Bids / Report (median)
17.3% of reports have one bid · Mean: 6.9 bids
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Medscience Distribution LtdTop vendor: 18.3% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 579 active published awards; 550 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 03):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
Medscience Distribution Ltd44 wins£462,000,002—
Unisurge International Ltd.40 wins£440,000,000—
Vernacare International Limited38 wins£418,000,000—
Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd (365 Healthcare)34 wins£374,000,000—
Nuline Ltd24 wins£264,000,000—
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
Last source update11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationMedical consumables, Pulp
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-060faf
What is being bought
The Supply of Disposable Medical Pulp Products & Related Options used extensively across NHS Scotland health boards and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  5. Published value updated to £11,406,834
    27 Jan 2026, 13:41 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    27 Jan 2026, 13:41 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    27 Jan 2026, 13:41 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
    27 Jan 2026, 13:41 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    27 Jan 2026, 13:41 GMT
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Urinal Systems
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory items: Female Urinal Male Urinal Bottle - Round (up to 900ml) Male Urinal Bottle - Square (up to 900ml)
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Bed Pan Sytems
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Bed Pan Liner 2000ml Bed Pan Support (Compatible with bed pan liner)
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    General Purpose
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Kidney Dish 700ml Graduated Measuring Jug 1000ml Multi Cup 300ml Shallow Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm (or nearest equivalent size) Deep Tray 216mm x 143mm x 38mm (or nearest equivalent size)
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Slipper Pan Systems
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Slipper Pan Liner 1300ml Slipper Pan Liner 2000ml
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Detergent Proof Washbowls
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Washbowl Detergent Proof 4000ml
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Bowls
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Graduated Small Bowl 1000ml Graduated Medium Bowl 1700ml
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Absorbent Powder
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Absorbent Powder for use in the solidification of urine/liquid, used in conjunction with disposable pulp products. Mandatory Items: Absorbent Powder (Sachets) or closest equivalent
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #8
    Paper Medicne Pots
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Mandatory Items: Waxed Paper Medicine Pot 28ml or closest equivalent volume
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    3 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  8. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  9. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  10. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  11. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  12. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  13. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  14. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  15. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  16. Contract active
    Signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  17. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
  18. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £1
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Polyco Healthline
Not published · Not published · active
Polyco Healthline
Not published · Not published · active
Medscience Distribution Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Polyco Healthline
Not published · Not published · active
Polyco Healthline
Not published · Not published · active
Omni-Pac Group MFP
Not published · Not published · active
Medscience Distribution Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Omni-Pac Group MFP
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Urinal Systems
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Bed Pan Sytems
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Slipper Pan Systems
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Detergent Proof Washbowls
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Bowls
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Paper Medicne Pots
£1 · signed 29 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
General Purpose
£1 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Absorbent Powder
£1 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 4 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
smeBids: 3 (lot 1)
bids: 4 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 3)
smeBids: 3 (lot 3)
bids: 4 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 4)
smeBids: 3 (lot 4)
bids: 4 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 5)
smeBids: 3 (lot 5)
bids: 4 (lot 6)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 6)
smeBids: 3 (lot 6)
bids: 4 (lot 7)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromEU: 4 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 7)
smeBids: 3 (lot 7)
bids: 6 (lot 8)
electronicBids: 6 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromEU: 6 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 8)
smeBids: 5 (lot 8)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

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

Contracting authority GB-FTS-115937
View buyer profile

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

    1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB
    nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
    +44 1312756000

  • Medscience Distribution Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 8 Manor Park, Banbury, UK, OX16 3TB

  • Omni-Pac Group MFP
    supplier

    Second Avenue Flixborough Industrial Estate, Flixborough, Scunthorpe, UK, DN15 8SD

  • Polyco Healthline
    supplier

    South Fen Road, South Fen Road, BOURNE, UKF3, PE10 0DN

  • Sherriff Court House
    reviewBody

    27 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LB
    edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
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