Decontamination Equipment, Maintenance and Associated Accessories
A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- 10M
- Sector
- ENVIRONMENT
- Published
- 02 Apr 2026
- Delivery
- To 05 May 2030 (est.)
- Deadline
- 05 May 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland
2 buyers
- NHS National Services Scotland NSS Edinburgh
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, Drying Cabinets, Standalone Ultrasonic Cleaners and Endoscope Flushing Devices together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Maintenance Packages, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.
Lot Division
| 1 | Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers - e.g Single Chamber, Multi Chamber, and Trolley Washers To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-01 (Part D) compliant CDU Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers – e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour To provide, install and commission BS EN 285/SHTM 01-01 (Part C) compliant CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers To provide, install and commission to BS EN 17180/ BS ISO 22441 & SHTM 01-01 Part E compliant CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 4 | Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors "To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-06 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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 described in BS EN ISO 15883." Award Criteria
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| 5 | Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes To provide, install and commission BS EN 16442/SHTM 01-06 compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System to single or multiple EDU's across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDU's and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Award Criteria
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| 6 | Reverse Osmosis " To provide compliant to SHTM 01-01 parts C & D & SHTM 01-06 part D as applicable 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. 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. Award Criteria
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| 7 | Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 8 | Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B To provide, install and commission to BS EN 13060/SHTM 01-05 compliant 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. 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. Award Criteria
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| 9 | Laboratory Sterilisers To provide, install and commission BS 2646:2021 (parts 1-3 as applicable) /SHTM 01-02 (Part C) compliant steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 10 | Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors To provide, install and commission equipment compliant to BS EN ISO 14937/SHTM 01-06 capable of the decontamination of Semi-Critical, Semi-Invasive and Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probes to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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| 11 | Standalone Ultrasonic Cleaners (excluding disinfectors) To provide, install and commission SHTM 01-01/SHTM 01-05 compliant Ultrasonic Cleaning equipment to single or multiple decontamination facilities across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs / CDU's and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Award Criteria
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| 12 | Endoscope Flushing Devices for use during Decontamination To provide, install and commission Endoscope flushing and endoscope pre cleaning equipment to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. 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. Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment
Indicators
- An E-Catalogue is required.
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31487. 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-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: I. It is a mandatory requirement that Potential Framework Participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this contract. II. Potential Framework Participants must provide a brief summary of the community benefits they already deliver in their business, where these are delivered and what they have achieved in outcomes. III. Potential Framework Participants must summarise community benefits they propose to develop and deliver as part of this contract if successful. IV. Potential Framework Participants are required to confirm that if successful you agree to participate in and support a process of ongoing contract and Contractor development in this area including the tracking and reporting of Community Benefits delivered as part of this contract. (SC Ref:826610)
Reference
- FTS 030866-2026