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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 15:58

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:46

Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 17:30

Planning

15 Jul 2024 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement entitled "Minimally Invasive Surgery", covering products and services integral to medical consumables used in surgical procedures. This agreement, initiated in 2024, entered the award stage in June 2026, following a tendering process supported by an open procedure. The contract encompasses eight lots, ranging from Clips & Clip Appliers to Maintenance of Minimally Invasive Surgery Instruments, with a total estimated framework agreement value of £912,604,316 over four years. The process considered several award criteria, heavily weighing quality factors such as Social Value and Lot Scenario Questions alongside competitive pricing within the UK region.

This framework agreement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and large companies specialising in medical consumables and surgical equipment. With the NHS Supply Chain offering a potentially expansive customer base that includes NHS Trusts and various healthcare entities throughout the UK, suppliers are well-positioned to leverage this network for broadened sales and market presence. Companies providing innovative solutions in surgical instruments, energy-based medical devices, and equipment maintenance will be well-suited to compete, driving further advancements in the healthcare procurement marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply of - Minimally Invasive Surgery Instruments and Equipment and Maintenance Services. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS131,000,000 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Lot Information

Clips & Clip Appliers

This lot is for the supply of Clips & Clip Appliers for open, laparascopic, other minimally invasive approaches, including but not limited to the below; ( Excludes aneurysm clips) Ligation products Clips and clips cartridges Clip appliers Clip removers Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Advanced Energy Based Devices

This lot is for the supply of Advanced Energy Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Advanced Bipolar Energy Bipolar Energy Argon Energy Ultra-Sonic Energy Dual Energy (Advanced Bipolar and Ultrasonic) Plasma Energy

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Surgical Stapling Devices

This lot is for the supply of Surgical Stapling Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Open Stapling Laparoscopic Stapling Circular Stapling Haemorrhoidal Stapling Multi-Purpose Stapling System (Open, Laparoscopic, Circular) Purse String Clamp Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS26,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Instrument, Devices and Consumables

This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Accessories Single Use Instrumentation Electrosurgery Gamma Probes Morcellation Needle Products Retraction Products Specimen Retrieval Bags Suction Irrigation Telescopic & Light Devices Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS19,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Trocar Systems and Accessories

This lot is for the supply of Trocars, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Single use trocars Reusable and hybrid trocars

Options: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS19,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Gynaecological Endoscopy and Uterine Ablation

This lot is for the supply of Gynaecological Endoscopy, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Endometrial Ablation System Hysteroscopy Uterine Manipulator Uterine Tissue Removal System Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS12,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedure Kits

This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Kits. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Maintenance of Minimally Invasive Surgery Instruments and Equipment

This lot is for the Servicing & Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS9,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061906-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

33141122 - Surgical staples

33141126 - Ligatures

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

33168100 - Endoscopes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33641200 - Other gynaecologicals

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£543,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£543,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£543,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months 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

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

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
64
Supplier Names

Advanced Medial Solutions Limited

Applied Medical UK Ltd

Aquilant Limited

Avicenna Surgical Limited

B.Braun Medical Limited

Bariatric Solutions International GmbH

Biospectrum Limited

Bolton Surgical Limited

Bolton Surgical Ltd

CJ Medical Limited

Conmed UK Ltd

Creed Medical Ltd

Elemental Healthcare Ltd

Erbe Medical UK Limited

Eurosurgical Limited

Fairmont Medical Products Limited

Fannin (UK) Limited

GS Medical Healthcare Ltd

Genmed Enterprises International Ltd

Harris-Jones Medical Limited

Healthcare 21 (UK) Limited

Healthcare 25 Ltd

Healthium Medtech UK Limited

Hologic Ltd

Ideal Medical Solutions

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Integra Neurosciences Limited

Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

June Medical Ltd

Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Limited

Kebomed UK Ltd

Kebomed UK Ltd.

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited

LaproSurge Limited

Lawmed Ltd

Lexington Medical UK Ltd

LocaMed Limited

MedScience Distribution Ltd

Medecon Healthcare UK Limited

Medline Industries Limited

Medtronic Limited

Meril UK Ltd

Mermaid Medical Limited

Minitouch Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care Limited

Novus Med Ltd

Purple Surgical UK Limited

RB Medical Engineering Limited

Reflex Medical Limited

Richard Wolf UK Limited

SRA Developments Limited

Schultz Medical (UK) Ltd

SelaMedical UK Limited

Starkstrom Limited

Stryker UK Limited

Surgical Holdings Limited

TFX Group Ltd

Uniphar Medtech Limited

Unisurge International Limited

Vanguard Medical Devices Ltd

Venturis Medical Ltd

W.L. Gore and Associates (U.K.) Limited

Winners First Trading Limited

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