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
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: daniel.holmes2@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
Operating Tables & Theatre Lighting
Reference number: NP162/26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33192230
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The supply and maintenance of mobile operating tables, transfer systems, surgical trolley systems, including accessories, and operating theatre lights (LED) for all clinical specialties, including, but not limited to, vascular, orthopaedics, neurology, urology, gynaecology, colorectal surgery.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Mobile Operating Tables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33192230
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of mobile operating tables. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Transfer Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33192230
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of transfer systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Surgical Trolley Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33169000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of surgical trolley systems. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Theatre Lighting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31524110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of theatre lighting. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Mattresses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39143112
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of mattresses. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Pendants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of pendants. All suppliers awarded to the framework must be able to provide a full project management service which includes pre-installation assessment, supply, delivery, assembly, final placement, installation and handover.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33192230
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The delivery of maintenance for operating tables.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/05/2026
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
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=826313.
(SC Ref:826313)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2026