Tender

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:46

Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 17:30

Planning

15 Jul 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain has launched an active tender process seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of minimally invasive surgery instruments, equipment, and maintenance services, under the main procurement category of goods. The contracting authority, NHS Supply Chain, headquartered at Wellington House, London, manages this tender process. The total estimated value of this procurement is approximately £543,000,000 GBP. Interested suppliers can register their interest and access the tender documents through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal. The tender includes multiple lots, covering a range of medical consumables such as clips and clip appliers, advanced energy devices, surgical stapling devices, and maintenance services for laparoscopic equipment. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 22nd April 2025, with the award period starting on 23rd April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment and consumables industry. Companies specialising in advanced medical devices, laparoscopic instruments, and surgical maintenance services are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework agreement offers potential for substantial sales volume and long-term partnership with NHS Supply Chain, enhancing supplier visibility within the UK healthcare sector. Additionally, successful suppliers will have opportunities to provide value-added services and discounted pricing, incentivising commitment and bulk-buy initiatives from NHS entities and other related bodies. The framework's duration, with options for extension up to a total period of 48 months, promises ongoing business stability and customer engagement.

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Notice Title

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

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 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.

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/005880-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Additional Buyers

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)

Contact Name
Lisa Fletcher
Contact Email
emma.pearson@supplychain.nhs.uk, lisa.fletcher@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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

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