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Electrosurgical

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

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26 Nov 2021 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is concluding a procurement process for Electrosurgical Equipment, including Electrosurgical Units and consumables, as part of the healthcare sector in Scotland. This procurement, classified under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, has reached the contract award stage, with a value of £2,028,000 for single-use diathermy consumables alone. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, with contracts signed on 16 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in electrosurgical devices and related consumables. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying medical devices such as surgical smoke extraction systems, diathermy consumables, or Argon plasma coagulation devices may find a competitive edge in this market. The broad scope of participation by NHS entities across Scotland implies a steady demand for innovative and quality products in the healthcare space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrosurgical

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Electrosurgical Equipment, such as Electrosurgical Units, Smoke Evacuation Systems, including any accessories and training, as well as single use Electrosurgical Consumables such as Diathermy Pencils, Active Electrodes, Biopsy Forceps and Patient Return Electrodes ('Products') on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

Lot Information

Single Use Diathermy Consumables

This requirements is for the supply of single use diathermy consumables including the following; single-use hand control pencils designed to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current including various disposable active electrode options, single-use patient return electrodes and single use bipolar forceps for use with Electrosurgical Units. Call off from the Lot shall be by submission of Orders by Participating Authorities to the Framework Providers or by undertaking a Mini Tender Process. Framework Participants will be ranked in accordance with the overall score achieved for the Lot following evaluation of all the Tenders. Where a Participating Authority intends to call off the Framework Agreement by submission of an Order, it may, depending on the particular requirements approach the first ranked Framework Participant for that Lot. If the first ranked Framework Participant is capable of meeting the Participating Authority's requirements that Participating Authority will select the first ranked Framework Participant to supply its requirement and submit an order for the same. Without prejudice to the Participating Authority's other rights and remedies, if the first ranked Framework Participant is unable or incapable of meeting any Participating Authority's requirement (as determined by the Participating Authority) the Participating Authority shall consider the second ranked Framework, and so on.

Surgical Smoke Extraction Systems

This requirements is for surgical smoke evacuation systems used to capture the smoke generated during open surgical and erbium procedures in which there is tissue ablation (e.g., laser surgery, electrocautery, etc). Call off from the Lot shall be by submission of Orders by Participating Authorities to the Framework Providers or by undertaking a Mini Tender Process. Where a Participating Authority intends to call off the Lot by submission of an Order, it may, depending on the particular requirements approach such Framework Participant as offers the best value for the particular requirements of the Participating Authority. Additional details regarding call off are included within tender documents.

Argon Plasma Coagulation Consumables

This requirements is for the supply of Argon Plasma Coagulation consumables. Call off from the Lot shall be by submission of Orders by Participating Authorities to the Framework Providers or by undertaking a Mini Tender Process. Where a Participating Authority intends to call off the Lot by submission of an Order, it may, depending on the particular requirements approach such Framework Participant as offers the best value for the particular requirements of the Participating Authority. Additional details regarding call off are included within tender documents.

Electrosurgical Units (ESU)

This requirement is for the supply of Electrosurgical Units (ESU) suitable for use in a wide range of operating procedures for adult and paediatric services, typically in operating theatres (General, Urology, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery etc). Electrosurgical Units (ESU) must have a wide range of modes of operation (including cutting, coagulation, blending), with a wide range of power levels and waveform types. It must be able to be used with a wide range of surgical instruments, including both monopolar and bipolar instruments for open and laparoscopic procedures. Call off from the Lot shall be by submission of Orders by Participating Authorities to the Framework Providers or by undertaking a Mini Tender Process. Where a Participating Authority intends to call off the Lot by submission of an Order, it may, depending on the particular requirements approach such Framework Participant as offers the best value for the particular requirements of the Participating Authority. Additional details regarding call off are included within tender documents.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029476-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33158200 - Electrotherapy devices

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,080,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
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

ConMed UK

Erbe Medical UK Limited

Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital

Medtronic Limited

STERIS SOLUTIONS Limited

Starkstrom Ltd

Stryker UK Limited

Further Information

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