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Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment

Electrical equipment and apparatus
Miscellaneous medical devices and products
Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
Scotland (UKM)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS"): "Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. 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
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
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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
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Competition Density
9.9Bids / Report
23.4% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 974 active published awards; 798 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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.
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
Published7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
Last source update7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationElectrical equipment and apparatus, Miscellaneous medical devices and products, Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04db08
What is being bought
Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers) Medical Refrigerators Medical Freezers Vaccine Freezers Blood Bank Refrigerators Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters) Medical Coolers Portable Refrigerators and Freezers Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems) Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms). Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments. Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues. Data Logging and Reporting Systems: Including data storage solutions that allow for secure, compliant data recording and archiving. Calibration and Maintenance Services: Regular calibration to ensure accuracy and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability. Emergency Support: Immediate response services in case of system failure or alarm alerts. Lot4 (Cold Rooms) Design and Installation: Custom cold room design and installation tailored to facility-specific requirements, including layout, access, and space optimization. Temperature Control and Monitoring: Systems to maintain options for continuous monitoring and alerts. Data Logging and Compliance Reporting: Solutions to ensure secure data logging for compliance with NHS regulations. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and servicing to ensure reliable and consistent operation. Emergency Support: Fast-response support services in the event of system failures or temperature excursions.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
  5. Published value updated to £3,000,000
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 30 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  9. Published value updated to £500,000
    3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT
  10. Status changed to planned
    3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT
  11. Official notice release published
    3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT
  12. Buyer information updated
    3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Refrigerators and Freezers
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty of refrigerators and freezers.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Cold Rooms
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Supply and installation of cold rooms.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £752,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £84,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £80,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £90,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Dulas Life Sciences, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Haier Biomedical, Labcold Ltd, The AFE Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
CorrMed Limited, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Helapet Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Air Sentry Limited, Contronics Ltd, Haier Biomedical
Not published · Not published · active
CLR Service and Sales Ltd, The AFE Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Refrigerators and Freezers
£752,000 · signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
£84,000 · signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
£80,000 · signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Cold Rooms
£90,000 · signed 26 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 10 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 10 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 1)
smeBids: 0 (lot 1)
bids: 10 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 10 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 2)
smeBids: 0 (lot 2)
bids: 10 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 10 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 3)
smeBids: 0 (lot 3)
bids: 10 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 10 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 4)
smeBids: 0 (lot 4)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

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

Contracting authority GB-FTS-322
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  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB
    NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
    +44 1698794410

  • Air Sentry Limited
    supplier

    Unit 1, Manor Stables, West Street, Great Somerford, UK, Sn15 5EH

  • CLR Service and Sales Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 1-2 Braehead Centre, Blackness Avenue, Aberdeen, UKM, AB12 3PG
    +44 3334330333

  • Contronics Ltd
    supplier

    Greenfield Farm Estate, Congleton, UKD6, CW12 4TU

  • CorrMed Limited
    supplier

    Coldcroft Farm, Glasshouse Lane, Gloucester, UK, GL19 3HJ

  • Dulas Life Sciences
    supplier

    Unit 1 Dyfi Eco Park, Machynlleth, UK, SY20 8AX

  • Glen Dimplex Home Appliances
    supplier

    Stoney Lane, Prescot, UK, L35 2XW

  • Haier Biomedical
    supplier

    Middle Building, 110 Windmill Road, Sunbury On Thames, UKJ2, TW16 7HD

  • Helapet Ltd
    supplier

    Lister House, Blackburn Road, Houghton Regis, UK, LU5 5BQ

  • Labcold Ltd
    supplier

    Cherrywood, Chineham Park, Basingstoke, UK, RG24 8WF

  • Sheriff Court House
    mediationBody
    reviewBody

    27 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LB

  • The AFE Group Ltd
    supplier

    9 Bryggen Road, Kings Lynn, UK, PE30 2HZ
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