Planning

Surgical Implants for Men's and Women's Health

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 15:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, located at Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, has announced a planned procurement process for a Framework Agreement on "Surgical Implants for Men's and Women's Health". This falls under the industry category of surgical implants (CPV code 33184100) and includes a broad range of products such as breast implants, calf and gluteal implants, facial implants, chest implants, testicular implants, and penile implants. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including the publication of future notices by 2 June 2025 and an anticipated contract period from 10 December 2025 to 9 December 2029. The procurement process aims to facilitate various NHS entities and other authorised bodies, expected to incur a total value ranging between £8,000,000 to £10,000,000 over the agreement's term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in the production and supply of surgical implants. Companies with relevant experience and capabilities in manufacturing or distributing medical implants could benefit from a stable procurement framework, ensuring potential long-term contracts with NHS entities and other healthcare bodies in the UK and beyond. The anticipated expenditure of up to £2,500,000 in the first year alone highlights the immediate demand and opportunity for suppliers to engage in a valuable public sector partnership. Businesses suited for this procurement include those that can meet high standards within the healthcare sector, delivering quality and innovative surgical implant products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surgical Implants for Men's and Women's Health

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products - Breast Implants including Sizers and Expanders, Nipple Implants, Calf and Gluteal Implants, Facial Implants, Chest Implants, Testicular Implants, Penile Implants. The precise quantities of the products that will be required by NHS Supply Chain under the terms of this Framework Agreement are unknown at the date of this notice. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,000,000 to PS2,500,000.00: - Breast Implants including Nipple Implants, Sizers and Expanders in the region of PS2,250,000; - Calf and Gluteal Implants in the region of PS0 to PS15,000 - Facial Implants in the region of PS0 to PS10,000 - Chest Implants in the region of PS0 to PS25,000 - Testicular Implants in the region of PS0 to PS75,000 - Penile Implants in the region of PS0 to PS125,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of PS8,000,000 to PS10,000,000 excluding VAT. PLEASE NOTE: The proposed lotting structure maybe subject to change, however the scope of the product range for this framework will remain the same. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea4e346-b867-4372-89b3-bd7d09895f2c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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