Planning

Wound Closure Products

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Planning

25 May 2022 at 15:51

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for the supply of various wound closure products, including surgical sutures and adhesives. This procurement falls under the goods category and has a planned value of approximately £3 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice anticipated to be published on 20 October 2022. The products will primarily be supplied to NHS Scotland and delivery is expected to occur across multiple locations in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those offering surgical sutures, skin adhesives, and related products. Companies that can provide a reliable supply chain to NHS Scotland, either directly or through the National Distribution Centre, will be well-placed to compete successfully. This procurement is an excellent chance for businesses to engage with one of the largest public health service providers in the UK, potentially increasing their market reach and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wound Closure Products

Notice Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Surgical Sutures covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) or direct to health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will be around 3 million GBP based on current consumption via the NDC only and does not include VAT. Please note that the Lot structure detailed in the PIN notice is only for information purposes and is subject to change.

Lot Information

Sutures

We require a range of Surgical Sutures widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites (absorbable & Non absorbable) and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Skin Adhesive (External Use)

We require a range of Skin Adhesive products widely used in Theatres/Acute areas across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Surgical Adhesive (Internal Use)

We require a range of Surgical Adhesive products widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Skin Staples and Extractors

We require a range of Skin Staples and Extractors products widely used in Theatres across all NHS Scotland sites and is predominately supplied via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and also direct to individual NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033ffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014679-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

24911200 - Adhesives

33141121 - Surgical sutures

33141122 - Surgical staples

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
patrick.mulraney@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

Further Information

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