AwardedAwarded 26 September 2025

Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · NHS and health

In brief

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) awarded medical supplies and laboratory equipment work to Labcold Limited, Haier Biomedical UK Ltd and The AFE Group Ltd and 7 others on 26 September 2025.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers) Medical Refrigerators Medical Freezers Vaccine Freezers Blood Bank Refrigerators Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters) Medical Coolers Portable Refrigerators and Freezers Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems) Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms). Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments. Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues. Data Logging and…Read the full description
Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers) Medical Refrigerators Medical Freezers Vaccine Freezers Blood Bank Refrigerators Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters) Medical Coolers Portable Refrigerators and Freezers Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems) Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms). Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments. Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues. Data Logging and Reporting Systems: Including data storage solutions that allow for secure, compliant data recording and archiving. Calibration and Maintenance Services: Regular calibration to ensure accuracy and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability. Emergency Support: Immediate response services in case of system failure or alarm alerts. Lot4 (Cold Rooms) Design and Installation: Custom cold room design and installation tailored to facility-specific requirements, including layout, access, and space optimization. Temperature Control and Monitoring: Systems to maintain options for continuous monitoring and alerts. Data Logging and Compliance Reporting: Solutions to ensure secure data logging for compliance with NHS regulations. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and servicing to ensure reliable and consistent operation. Emergency Support: Fast-response support services in the event of system failures or temperature excursions.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters
What this lot covers

Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.

Medical equipment and supplies—
Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems
What this lot covers

Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.

Laboratory and scientific equipment—
Cold Rooms
What this lot covers

Supply and installation of cold rooms.

Laboratory and scientific equipment—
Refrigerators and Freezers
What this lot covers

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty of refrigerators and freezers.

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Labcold Limited (SME)
Haier Biomedical UK Ltd (SME)
The AFE Group Ltd
Dulas Life Sciences
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances
10 bids received
Refrigerators and Freezers£752,000
Helapet Limited
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances
CorrMed Limited
10 bids received
Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters£84,000
Air Sentry Limited (SME)
Contronics Ltd (SME)
Haier Biomedical UK Ltd (SME)
10 bids received
Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems£80,000
The AFE Group Ltd
CLR Service and Sales Ltd
10 bids received
Cold Rooms£90,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 062906-2025

About the buyer

  1. Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and Associated Services

    Skills Development Scotland LtdScotlandHealthcare services, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon3 days left8 lotsFramework

    £460kframework ceiling
  2. Service and Maintenance of Medical Baths & Lifting Equipment

    Dundee City CouncilScotlandMedical equipment and supplies

    Open10 days left

    Value not stated
  3. Value not stated
  4. £650kestimated
  5. NP47926 Biologic, Biosimilar’s and Methotrexate Injections

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)ScotlandMedical equipment and supplies

    Open22 days left13 lotsFramework

    £335mframework ceiling

From notice 062906-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.