Official UK procurement notice
Supply of Sterile Services Consumables
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought27 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupply of Sterile Services Consumables to Health Boards via both the National Distribution Centre & Direct Delivery
CPV: Medical consumables
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 130 suppliers · 12 bids on the busiest of 25 lots (0.1 per place) · 12 appointed
Lots and requirements (27)Procurement structure
25 of 27 loaded on this pageShowing the first 25 of 27 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 27 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot.
Lot #1Bags, Paper Sterilisation Heat Seal ClosureAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #2Bags, Paper Sterilisation Plain ClosureAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #3Polypropylene Hollowware for Theatres Graduated Disposable ClearAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #4Polypropylene Hollowware for Theatres Graduated Disposable PinkCancelledRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #5Cardboard Corner White RigidAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #6Protection Corners - FoamAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #7Filters Round for Sterilisation TinsAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #8Instrument Tray Liners CottonAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #9Instrument Tray Liners Crepe 80gsmAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #10Instrument Tray Liner Non Woven BlueAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #11Instrument Tip Guard PlasticAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #12Absorbent & Protective MatsAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #13Paper Sterilisation Creped 60gsm GreenAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #14Paper Sterilisation Creped 60gsm WhiteAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #15Pouches Self Seal Paper / FilmAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #16Prep SpongeAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #17Reels, Flat Paper / Plastic Laminate 200m RollAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #18Transportation BagsAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #19Split Foam Sterilisation Tray BlocksCancelledRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #20Swab Gauze XRD Tied 5's Bulk Pack (White or Green)AwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #21Tape High Temperature Masking BlueAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #22Tray Identification Tag 90 X 38mmAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #23Tray Wrap Sterilisation Green 40 to 50gsm/Blue 61gsm+ InterleavedAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #24Tray Wrap Sterilisation Thermally Bonded LayersAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
Lot #25Tray Wrap Transportation Sterilisation 60gsmAwardedRenewal
The authority requires supply of Sterile Services Consumables into both NDS (National Distribution Centre) & direct delivery to all NHS Scotland health boards.
The Authority envisages awarding 5 unranked suppliers to this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Training & Support: 20%
- price: 80%
Published award criteria (2)
- Training & Support: 20
- Price: 80
- Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Supply of Sterile Services Consumables” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 130 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 2 May 2025, 09:09 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 2 Jun 2025 – …
- Authority reference
NP59525- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-051445- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050beeFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- 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.
Publisher note: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Stoma Appliances (‘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) - Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, diverse and engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include: - A fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer; - Clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland's young workforce; - Promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability; - Support for learning and development; - Stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero-hours contracts; - Flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family friendly working and wider work life balance; - Support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice - In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this contract we expect contractors to take a similarly positive approach to fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package - Please describe how you will commit to fair work practices for workers (including any agency or sub-contractor workers) engaged in the delivery of this contract - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/news/community-benefits-gateway-connecting-communities/ (SC Ref:788378) (SC Ref:806516)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 2 Jun 2025, 11:30 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 2 Jun 2025, 11:30 BST
Timeline
2 Jun 2025 → 27 Aug 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown2 Jun 2025, 11:30 BST
- Bids opened2 Jun 2025, 11:30 BST
- Notice published27 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete27 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast25 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 20 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £8,961,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Bags, Paper Sterilisation Heat Seal Closure
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Instrument Tray Liners Crepe 80gsm
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Instrument Tray Liners Cotton
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Filters Round for Sterilisation Tins
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Protection Corners - Foam
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Cardboard Corner White Rigid
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Polypropylene Hollowware for Theatres Graduated Disposable Clear
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Innovation
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile & unsterile
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tray Wrap Transportation Sterilisation 60gsm
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tray Wrap Sterilisation Thermally Bonded Layers
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bags, Paper Sterilisation Plain Closure
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tray Wrap Sterilisation Green 40 to 50gsm/Blue 61gsm+ Interleaved
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tray Identification Tag 90 X 38mm
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tape High Temperature Masking Blue
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Swab Gauze XRD Tied 5's Bulk Pack (White or Green)
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Transportation Bags
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Reels, Flat Paper / Plastic Laminate 200m Roll
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Prep Sponge
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Instrument Tray Liner Non Woven Blue
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Bags, Paper Sterilisation Heat Seal Closure | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 2 · Bags, Paper Sterilisation Plain Closure | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 3 · Polypropylene Hollowware for Theatres Graduated Disposable Clear | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 5 · Cardboard Corner White Rigid | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 6 · Protection Corners - Foam | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 7 · Filters Round for Sterilisation Tins | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 8 · Instrument Tray Liners Cotton | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 9 · Instrument Tray Liners Crepe 80gsm | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 10 · Instrument Tray Liner Non Woven Blue | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 11 · Instrument Tip Guard Plastic | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 12 · Absorbent & Protective Mats | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 13 · Paper Sterilisation Creped 60gsm Green | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 14 · Paper Sterilisation Creped 60gsm White | 12bids · 11 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 15 · Pouches Self Seal Paper / Film | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 16 · Prep Sponge | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 17 · Reels, Flat Paper / Plastic Laminate 200m Roll | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 18 · Transportation Bags | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 20 · Swab Gauze XRD Tied 5's Bulk Pack (White or Green) | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 21 · Tape High Temperature Masking Blue | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 22 · Tray Identification Tag 90 X 38mm | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 23 · Tray Wrap Sterilisation Green 40 to 50gsm/Blue 61gsm+ Interleaved | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 24 · Tray Wrap Sterilisation Thermally Bonded Layers | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| 25 · Tray Wrap Transportation Sterilisation 60gsm | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| Lot 26 | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
| Lot 27 | 12bids · 12 electronic | 11 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sheriff Court HouseReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
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- PLS Medical LtdFramework contractor
- STERIS SOLUTIONS LimitedFramework contractor
- Toffeln LtdFramework contractor
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- Vernacare International LimitedFramework contractor
- Westfield Medical LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria