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24 Nov 2021 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Procurement agency is seeking to award a contract for the supply of wound closure products, including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, skin adhesives, and staplers, primarily for NHS Scotland. This procurement, initiated on 22nd October 2013, is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at approximately £28,395,292. The goods are to be delivered across all Scottish mainland and island health boards, ensuring compliance with regulations under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in surgical products. Companies that manufacture or supply wound closure items or related medical devices would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement opportunities of this nature. The procurement method is classified as 'limited', indicating that selected suppliers are engaged directly without prior public competition, thus enhancing the opportunity for established manufacturers looking to expand their market presence within the Scottish health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Wound Closure Products

Notice Description

The supply of sutures (absorbable and non-absorbable), external skin adhesives, skin staplers, skin extractors and additional wound/tissue closure products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of sutures (absorbable and non-absorbable), external skin adhesives, skin staplers, skin extractors and additional wound/tissue closure products to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f9be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029263-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141121 - Surgical sutures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,395,292 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 201312 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Procurement
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Advanced Medical Solutions

B. Braun Medical Limited

ConMed Linvatec UK

Johnson and Johnson

Medtronic Limited

Teleflex

Vygon (UK) Ltd

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