Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
1 South Gyle Crescent.
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: Jamie.Kelly@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlOnce
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlOnce
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NP57426 Condoms & Sexual Health Products
Reference number: NP57426
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Public Service Delivery Scotland (PSDS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of condoms, lubricants, sexual health products and associated diagnostic testing products for use across NHS Scotland. The Framework will support the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV transmission and unplanned pregnancy and will be available for use by NHS Scotland Health Boards and other participating authorities.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 143 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 5 lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined ranked requirement. Tenderers will be ranked on their combined evaluated score. Full details are provided within the procurement documents.
Lot 3 will be evaluated and awarded independently on an unranked basis. Evaluation scores will support appointment decisions but will not be used to rank appointed Tenderers. Full details are provided within the procurement documents.
Lot 4 is an unranked and unscored Lot. Suppliers awarded a place on Lot 1, 2 and/or 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 4. Full details are provided within the procurement documents.
Lot 5 is an unranked and unscored Lot. Suppliers awarded a place on Lot 1, 2 and/or 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 5. Full details are provided within the procurement documents.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Loose Condoms and Lubricants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply of loose condoms and lubricants for use across NHS Scotland. Products may include, but are not limited to, standard latex condoms, large condoms, latex-free condoms, extra-thin condoms, flavoured condoms, textured condoms, internal condoms and associated lubricants. The Framework is intended to support sexual health services by providing access to clinically appropriate, compliant and value for money products throughout Scotland. This is a multi supplier ranked and scored Lot.
Lot 1 Commercial 30%
Lot 2 Commercial 30%
Combined 60%
Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement. Tenderers will be ranked based on their combined evaluated score across Lots 1 and 2. Full details of the evaluation and award methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation
Tenderers wishing to be considered for Lot 1 must also submit a compliant tender for Lot 2, as Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
393 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement may be extended by up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Pre-Bagged Condoms
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the provision of pre-bagged sexual health products for NHS Scotland. The requirement includes the assembly, packaging and supply of pre-configured sexual health kits containing condoms, lubricants and other agreed sexual health products in accordance with Participating Authority specifications. Products shall be supplied ready for distribution and support the delivery of sexual health services and public health initiatives across Scotland. This is a multi supplier ranked and scored Lot.
Lot 1 Commercial 30%
Lot 2 Commercial 30%
Combined 60%
Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement. Tenderers will be ranked based on their combined evaluated score across Lots 1 and 2. Full details of the evaluation and award methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation
Tenderers wishing to be considered for Lot 2 must also submit a compliant tender for Lot 1, as Lots 1 and 2 will be evaluated and awarded as a combined requirement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
570 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement may be extended by up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Sexual Health & Pregnancy Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33124110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply of sexual health and pregnancy testing products for use across NHS Scotland. Products may include, but are not limited to, pregnancy tests, HIV tests, syphilis tests and combination sexual health testing products. The Framework is intended to support the delivery of sexual health services by providing access to clinically appropriate, compliant and value for money diagnostic products across participating authorities. Lot 3 is a multi supplier unranked award, it evaluated and awarded independently of all other Lots.
Tenderers may bid for this Lot without submitting a tender for any other Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
180 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Added Value
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the provision of added value services that support the delivery of sexual health services across NHS Scotland. Services may include, but are not limited to, products, educational resources, awareness campaigns, training materials, patient information, health promotion initiatives and other value-added activities designed to improve sexual health outcomes and support service delivery.
This is an unranked and unscored Lot.
Tenderers will be required to provide details of the added value services they propose to offer as part of their framework participation. Suppliers successfully awarded a place on Lot 1, Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 4. Appointment to Lot 4 does not form part of the scored evaluation process and Tenderers will not be ranked for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months at its sole discretion.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Innovation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers innovative products, services and solutions that support the delivery and continuous improvement of sexual health services across NHS Scotland. Innovation proposals may include, but are not limited to, new product developments, technological advancements, service enhancements, packaging innovations, environmental improvements and other initiatives that deliver additional value and improved outcomes for patients and participating authorities.
This is an unranked and unscored Lot.
Tenderers will be invited to describe any innovative products, services or initiatives that they can offer as part of their framework participation. Suppliers successfully awarded a place on Lot 1, Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 will automatically be awarded a place on Lot 5. Appointment to Lot 5 does not form part of the scored evaluation process and Tenderers will not be ranked for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to twelve (12) months at its sole discretion.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Tenderers shall be legally established and authorised to undertake the activities covered by this Framework Agreement. Tenderers must comply with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards relating to the manufacture, supply and distribution of medical devices and associated sexual health products within the United Kingdom.
Where products fall within the scope of applicable medical device legislation, Tenderers must ensure that the products are appropriately registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), where required, and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements in force at the time of supply. Products must bear the appropriate conformity marking required for placement on the UK market.
The Authority reserves the right to request evidence of compliance with these requirements at any stage of the procurement process.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The successful supplier(s) shall comply with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards relevant to the products and services being supplied under the Framework Agreement. Products supplied under the Framework must meet all relevant regulatory requirements in force at the time of supply.
Supplier(s) will be required to maintain continuity of supply throughout the Framework term, participate in contract management and performance review processes, comply with NHS Scotland reporting requirements, and support the Authority's objectives relating to sustainability, Fair Work First, ethical trading, community benefits and the prevention of modern slavery, where applicable.
Supplier(s) shall maintain appropriate quality management and product traceability arrangements and cooperate with the Authority in the investigation and resolution of complaints, product recalls, safety notices and supply disruption incidents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-014782
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/09/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/09/2026
Local time: 12:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32528. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:839868)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
E-mail: edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection process has previously been made) applied
to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a
summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a
minimum of 10 (ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 (fifteen) if the communication method used is not electronic) between the
date on which the Authority despatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework
Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition
on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim
order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered
into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court
proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been 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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/08/2026