Award

Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 11:22

Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 08:43

Planning

19 Mar 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently concluded the award stage for the "Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables" tender. This procurement process, conducted under the open procedure and compliant with the legal standard CELEX 32014L0024, focuses on the supply of operating-theatre devices across NHS Scotland. The procurement includes a comprehensive national framework intended for direct supply to hospitals or via the National Distribution Centre. The award, valued at over £23.5 million, was finalised on 20th January 2025, after a specified tender period ending on 17th October 2024. Bids were solicited electronically and the framework is set for a duration of three years with options for two one-year extensions. Key lots include surgical staplers, cutters, and clip appliers, among others.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those producing surgical staples, staplers with cutting mechanisms, and related consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged given the procurement's specific solicitation for SMEs, providing a level playing field and encouraging innovation within the medical device sector. Suppliers such as BioSpectrum Ltd, BioSpectrum Ltd, and Brennan & Co Ni are among the awarded bidders, showcasing competitiveness and diversity in supplier engagement. With an emphasis on quality, after-sales service, sustainability, and price, this framework represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

Notice Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following products ranges are included: Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables Lot 4 Combination Lot Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot

Lot Information

Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures

We require Surgical Staplers and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to the description Surgical Staplers. For the avoidance of doubt, any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms should not be tendered to Lot 1, but instead to Lot 2.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures

"We require Surgical Staplers with cutting capability and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on the Scoring Methodology included with the tender. For the avoidance of doubt, this lot is intended for any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms. Products which staple but do not cut should be tendered to Lot 1.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures

We require Clip Appliers and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Combination Lot (Unscored)

We require Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of staplers, stapler/cutters, clip appliers & related accessories/consumable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-3, with additional discounts in return for additional combined volume discounts from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards, or any proposal which offers NHSS improved value for money.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot

Bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as: - Reduced Waiting Times - Streamlined Patient Pathway - Reduced Hospital Bed Days - Reduced Readmission Rate - Lower Costs - Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting - Enhanced Inventory Management - Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award. Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-3 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001991-2025
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

33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

33141122 - Surgical staples

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Eleanor Dickson
Contact Email
eleanor.dickson@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

APPLIED MEDICAL

B BRAUN MEDICAL

BIOSPECTRUM

BRENNAN & CO NI

DEPUY SYNTHES

ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE

IDEAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

INOMED HEALTHCARE

LAPROSURGE

LAWMED

LEXINGTON MEDICAL

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION

MEDTRONIC

MERIL

NOVUS MED

PURPLE SURGICAL

TELEFLEX (TFX GROUP

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