In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£18,800,000Add to pipeline

Cleaning Wipe Products Surface and Patient

Awarded to Crest Medical Ltd, Ecolab Ltd, GAMA Healthcare Ltd +8 more

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)(buyer)

Published: Published 14 November 2025
Deadline: Closed 15 December 2025

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Overview

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has procured cleaning wipe products and cleansers for use on hard surfaces, medical devices, and patients across Scottish Health Boards. The framework contract was awarded on 2 June 2026 for £4.7 million to eleven suppliers: Crest Medical Ltd, Ecolab Ltd, GAMA Healthcare Ltd, Hive Procurement Ltd, Medscience Distribution, PDI (EMEA) Ltd, Pal International Ltd, Ross Safety & Survival, Sharon Services UK Ltd, Tristel Solutions Limited, and Vernacare International Limited.

Contracting authority

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Buyer
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Lots (8)

Wipes Cleaning Detergent, Alcohol & Disinfectant
Purchase of Cleaning Wipes Detergent, Alcohol & Disinfectant for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Three (3) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked award.
Won by GAMA Healthcare LtdWon by Pal International LtdWon by PDI (EMEA) Ltd
Wipes Patient Cleansing (Dry)
Purchase of Patient Wipes (Dry)for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Three (3) suppliers as a Multi Supplier Ranked Award.
Won by Medscience DistributionWon by Sharon Services UK LtdWon by Vernacare International Limited
Wipes Patient Cleasing (Wet)
Purchase of Patient Wipes (Wet) for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by Pal International LtdWon by PDI (EMEA) LtdWon by Vernacare International LimitedWon by Ecolab Ltd
Wipes Baby/Bed & Bath
Purchase of Baby, Bath & Bed Wipes for use throughout all Scottish Health boards. We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by Pal International LtdWon by PDI (EMEA) LtdWon by Sharon Services UK LtdWon by Crest Medical LtdWon by Ross Safety & SurvivalWon by Hive Procurement Ltd
Wipes Sporicidal (Instruments)
Purchase of Sporicidal Wipes (Instruments) for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by Pal International LtdWon by Tristel Solutions Limited
Wipes Instrument (Non Invasive)
Purchase of Wipes Instrument (Non Invasive) for use throughout all Scottish Health boards. We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by Ecolab LtdWon by Ross Safety & SurvivalWon by Hive Procurement Ltd
Wipes General (Alcohol wipes & antibacterial wipe sachets & Cleanroom Wipes)
Purchase of Wipes General (alcohol wipes & antibacterial wipes sachets & Cleanroom Wipes) for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by GAMA Healthcare LtdWon by Pal International LtdWon by Vernacare International LimitedWon by Ecolab LtdWon by Hive Procurement Ltd
Cleanser Foam
Purchase of Patient Cleansing Foam for use throughout all Scottish Health boards We are awarding a maximum of Four (4) suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.
Won by Sharon Services UK LtdWon by Vernacare International LimitedWon by Ecolab Ltd

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Goods
Estimated value: £18,800,000
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
Published: 14 November 2025
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Wipes

Award outcome

Awarded value: £4,700,000
Award date: 2 June 2026
Contract period: — → 12 May 2030

Winners

Crest Medical Ltd
Ecolab Ltd
GAMA Healthcare Ltd
Hive Procurement Ltd
Medscience Distribution
PDI (EMEA) Ltd
Pal International Ltd
Ross Safety & Survival
Sharon Services UK Ltd
Tristel Solutions Limited
Vernacare International Limited

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Notice history

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Contract
12 June 2026
Tender Update
14 November 2025
Contract Notice
14 November 2025

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