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The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
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Total contracts
185
Known spend
£2bn
162 disclosed
Average value
£13m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Sandoz
11 winslatest 25 May 2026£282m
- 2
Pfizer Limited
10 winslatest 25 May 2026£190m
- 3
Roche Products Ltd
10 winslatest 30 Mar 2026£157m
- 4
Teva UK Limited
8 winslatest 25 May 2026£163m
- 5
Computacenter
8 winslatest 20 May 2026£18m
- 6
Medtronic Limited
7 winslatest 29 Sept 2026£283m
- 7
Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd
7 winslatest 30 Mar 2026£143m
- 8
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited
7 winslatest 25 May 2026£142m
- 9
Fresenius Kabi Ltd
7 winslatest 25 May 2026£139m
- 10
B. Braun Medical Limited
7 winslatest 06 Oct 2026£89m
What they buy
By CPV categoryMedical equipment & pharmaCPV 33
103 contracts · £2bn
IT servicesCPV 72
42 contracts · £272m
Industrial machineryCPV 42
6 contracts · £10m
Lab & precision equipmentCPV 38
6 contracts · £4m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
5 contracts · £17m
Transport equipmentCPV 34
3 contracts · £2m
Petroleum & energyCPV 09
2 contracts · £140m
Electrical equipmentCPV 31
2 contracts · £3m
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (185)
Single use endoscopes for use with aview monitor
Procurement for supply of Ambu Single-use disposable endoscopes (aScope) for exclusive use with Ambu monitor equipment (aView). Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through
National solution for scotland newborn hearing screening programme patient management support system
NHSScotland is exploring options for a single national patient management IT support solution for the newborn hearing screening programme that will ensure consistent application ac
Compounded aseptic medicines
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of unlicensed, aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringe and infusion bags to NHS Scotland. This Framework Agreement is f
Childsmilie
This contract framework is for the provision of dental products for the NHSScotland Childsmile programme. The products included within the programme includes Dental Packs; Toothbru
Hernia mesh
Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Hernia Mesh Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected t
Rituximab subcut
This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority
Trastuzumab (herceptin®) 600mg/5ml solution for injection
This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority
NP503224 diabetic eye screening (DES) support system
The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Diabet
Probe covers (welch allyn)
Single Use Disposable thermometer probe covers used exclusively with the Welch Allyn/Hillrom Pro 6000 tympanic thermometer. The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Natio
Thermometer probe covers (cardinal)
Single Use Disposable thermometer probe covers used exclusively with the Cardinal Health Genius tympanic thermometer. The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Se
Chilled goods
Renewal of a National Framework (NP783)to cover a full range of Chilled Goods Products. The framework shall be for 4 years with no extension options A range of Chilled Goods produc
NP47924 cytokine modulators
Supply of Cytokine Modulators to NHS Scotland. Supply of Etanercept to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product lin
Supply of sterile services consumables
Supply of Sterile Services Consumables to Health Boards via both the National Distribution Centre & Direct Delivery.
Nhsscotland frameworks scotland 3 extension
Extension to Frameworks Scotland 3 – Principal Supply Chain Partner framework for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months. The value referred to in this notice within sections II.1
Walking aids
Supply of walking aids: Lot No Lot Name 1 Axilla Metal Crutch, Adult 2 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 3 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic
Supply of healthcare beds and mattressess
Supply of Healthcare Beds and Mattresses for all NHS Scotland health Boards.
Surgical gloves
Purchase of Surgical Gloves both Latex and Latex Free in a range of sizes for everyday use throughout NHS Scotland Theatres and other areas where they are deemed suitable. The auth
NP506517 national primary care clinician database (npccd)
Extension of National Primary Care Clinician Database (NPCCD) for a period of 12 months using Regulation 72 (1)(b). Extension of NPCCD (National Primary Care Clinician Database) co
NP50625
Supply of Wigs to NHS Scotland direct to Boards. For the supply and fitting of a range of Wigs and accessorise across NHS Scotland which may include the following items: Modacrylic
Snbts supply of van refrigeration units and maintenance
Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without ref