Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Irene Taft
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins
Reference number: NP60626
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141123
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of Sharps Bins.
These will be supplied via our National Distribution Service supporting all Health Boards within NHS Scotland
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
12 800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lots will be defined at ITT stage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141123
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lots will be defined at ITT stage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141123
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This PIN (Prior Information Notice) sets out the intention of the proposed procurement and provides potential bidders with the opportunity to submit information on products suitable for this framework.
Please note that the final product portfolio and lotting may vary to those listed in the PIN.
An excel document has been included with this PIN, all potential bidders should complete this file and return a copy to nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot by 5pm on 9th March 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web at:https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/register/register_start.aspx reference 822496
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822496.
(SC Ref:822496)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/02/2026