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
Contact person: Loraine Hartley
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: findlay.stephen2@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:
www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Catering Single Use and Reusable Products
Reference number: NP79026
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39222000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Renewal of a national framework contract under reference NP79026 to cover a range of catering single use and reusable products. This framework will be split into several lots, the maximum number of lots are 6,
Full details of all lots will be included within the tender.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
9 300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Single Use Food Packaging
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 416 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for single use products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Single Use Beverage Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 444 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for single use products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Single Use Cutlery & Table Top Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 425 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for single use products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Single Use Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
635 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for single use products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Reusable Cups, Dining & Table Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
279 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for reusable products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Reusable Cutlery, Utensils & Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of single use (disposable) products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A range of reusable products which will be used by health board catering and retail sites across all of NHS Scotland. A multi supplier unranked framework.
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities
constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS
Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations
established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards
established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
118 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The framework is split into lots. This lot is for reusable products, all other information will be available within the tender documents
The Framework period shall be for 4 years
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See contract/tender documentation which incorporates requirements of the SPD
(Scotland) and the financial period for reporting is the previous 3 financial years
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 60
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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:
2026/S 000-056906
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/09/2026
Local time: 10:30
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
Tender must be valid until:
30/09/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/09/2026
Local time: 10:30
Place:
Gyle Square, South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
PSDS National Procurement
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 Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health
Boards and Special Boards (including the
Common Services Agency) and by 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
organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland)
Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies
(Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish
Hospices.
The indicative total contract value shown is based on a circa 2 100 000 to 2 300 000 GB per annum.
The envisaged number of suppliers awarded reflects up to 10 suppliers per Lot.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32486. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Statement of Requirements will detail the Community Benefit background and objectives. The contract will mandate that suppliers
Respond in its tender outlining current Community Benefits and proposals if successful and mandating that they support the overall
Community Benefit concept and process including a contract and supplier management process post award
(SC Ref:839376)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
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 notification 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 why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will
incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 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. Economic operators are entitled to write to the authority after receipt
of the notification should they require further clarification. The authority will respond within
15 days of such a written request, but it should be noted that receipt by the authority of such
request during the standstill period may not prevent the authority from awarding the
framework agreement following the expiry of the standstill period. 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
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/08/2026