This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 20:13

Tender

16 Jul 2024 at 08:48

Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

In the most recent development, Supply Chain Coordination Limited has successfully awarded contracts for the provision of "Surgical Mesh Fixation Devices," a framework agreement segmented into four distinct Lots, namely Synthetic Mesh, Biologic Mesh, Specialist Mesh, and Fixation Devices. The contract, valued at £100,000,000, is underpinned by the CPV code 33140000, indicating its classification as a procurement of medical consumables, primarily under the goods category. The contracting process utilised an open procedure, and the framework is designed to operate for a maximum duration of 48 months. The successful bidders for each lot include notable companies like Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited, Medtronic Limited, and several SMEs such as Raise Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Lawmed Ltd, suggesting a diverse array of suppliers. This procurement activity was culminated on 1st July 2025, and delivery of the products will be coordinated across the UK through the NHS Supply Chain.

For businesses, particularly in the medical supplies sector, this tender represents a significant opportunity to expand their market presence by becoming key suppliers to the NHS. The specification of products like absorbable and non-absorbable mesh variants offers a breadth of possibilities for suppliers who excel in manufacturing innovative biomedical materials. SMEs with robust quality assurance processes, such as ISO 9001 certification, and the capability to deliver high-quality medical devices can find significant growth potential in participating in such tenders. Additionally, the inclusive approach of this procurement process, which has evidenced a healthy competition among large corporations and SMEs alike, provides a promising environment for smaller enterprises to enter new markets and networks collaboratively with established healthcare giants.

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Notice Title

Surgical Mesh

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of Surgical Mesh Fixation Devices. Surgical mesh is a woven sheet which is used as either a permanent or temporary support for organs and other tissues during surgery. The meshes are used in a variety of surgeries and reconstructive work including hernia and abdominal repairs, and reconstructive work such as breast reconstruction or pelvic organ prolapse. The framework includes most types of surgical mesh including synthetic, biological and hybrid mesh, and products which are used in conjunction with mesh fixation such as staples, glues and self-fixation mesh systems. The framework is made up of four Lots: Lot One: Synthetic Mesh Lot Two: Biologic Mesh Lot Three: Specialist Mesh Lot Four: Fixation Devices

Lot Information

Synthetic Mesh

Woven knitted Mesh sheets intended for surgical implantation into a patient in order to strengthen internal tissues and provide support for internal organs. Synthetic Mesh product lines must be available in absorbable semi absorbable and or permanent versions; plug and patch product lines are also required.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 months

Biologic Mesh

Biologic Mesh product lines must be available in a specific dimensions, shapes and supplied in both sheets for cutting by the surgeon if required during the procedure and pre-cut/ready for use with a range of sizes. Biologic Mesh is non-woven and must be derived from animal collagen. Biologic Mesh absorbable/non-absorbable devices and biological/synthetic source may be made from anorganic biomaterial such as, porcine dermis, porcine small intestine submucosa, bovine dermis or pericardium.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 months

Specialist Mesh

Woven / knitted Mesh sheets (excluding full Biologics) and their associated products intended for use in complex medical procedures including but not limited to: * Specialist hernia repair Mesh * Abdominal Mesh * Pelvic floor Mesh * Composite Mesh * 3D/4D Shaped Mesh * Coated Mesh for Intra-Abdominal Repair * Self-gripping mesh Specialist Mesh product lines must be safe for patient implantation and each Specialist Mesh product line must be supplied in one or more of the following materials: * Absorbable Synthetic Biological with Reinforcement * Biological/Hybrid * Contour Mesh (preformed Mesh) * Synthetic/Hybrid * Shaped * Preformed Cut/Outs * Self-Fixated

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 months

Fixation Devices

Fixation devices are sterile single use devices, for the fixation of surgical mesh prosthetic materials to soft tissue. The device is constructed from absorbable or non-absorbable materials and can be used in both open and minimal invasive surgical procedures to support the repair of hernia defects.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ASSUT UK LTD

Advanced Medical Solutions Ltd

Aquilant Limited

B. Braun Medical Limited

Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

Boston Scientific Ltd

Carrow Medical Limited

Elemental Healthcare Ltd

Eurosurgical Limited

HEALTHCARE 21 (UK) LIMITED

Ideal Medical Solutions

JUNE MEDICAL Ltd

Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited

Lawmed Ltd

Medtronic Limited

PFM medical UK Ltd

Q Medical Technologies Ltd

Raise Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Selamedical UK LTD

TELA Bio Ltd

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES (UK) HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

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