Decontamination Equipment and Associated Maintenance

A Prior Information Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Future Contract (Supply)
Duration
not specified
Value
8M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
23 Jan 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage and Drying Cabinets, together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

Lot Division

1 Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers

To provide, install and commission CDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training’

2 Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers – e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

To provide, install and commission CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

3 Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training

4 Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

To provide, install and commission EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs, the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements as detailed in Contract Notice and ITT.

5 Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

To provide a compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System including associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment, accessories and consumables. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

6 Reverse Osmosis

To provide a compliant Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor.

7 Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

To provide, install and commission LDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

8 Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B and accessories e.g. systems to generate feed water suitable for use in benchtop sterilisers

To provide, install and commission LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

9 Laboratory Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

10 Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

To provide equipment capable of Disinfecting Endocavity (Transvaginal and Transrectal Ultrasound) Probes. The requirement also includes associated Installation and Commissioning to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

11 Pre-Cleaning Systems for CDU, EDU and LDU

Pre-cleaning systems for Central Decontamination Units, Endoscopy Decontamination Units and Local Decontamination Units together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Equipment must be CE/UKCA marked, comply with EU MDR2017/745, relevant BS and ISO standards & manufacturer's recommendations. The relevant standards for each Lot will be detailed in the ITT and Contract Notice. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

CPV Codes

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

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Other 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=820554. (SC Ref:820554)

Reference

  • FTS 006246-2026

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