Framework Agreement for the Supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Electrosurgery Solutions

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:58

Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

HealthTrust Europe LLP, acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has concluded a Framework Agreement for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Electrosurgery Solutions. This comprehensive initiative focuses on the procurement of medical equipment, devices, consumables, and associated accessories to support minimally invasive surgeries. The procurement process encompassed several lots, including Electrosurgery and Laparoscopic Related Products, Robotics, and Laparoscopic Kits, all awarded through an open procedure. The process reached its completion stage on 10 June 2026, following a standstill period between 20 and 30 June 2025. Procurement activities were conducted through the HealthTrust Europe Bravo portal, with the framework having a potential duration of up to 48 months, pending extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector to expand their market presence, especially those capable of supplying innovative solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. Large suppliers, such as Applied Medical UK Ltd and Medtronic Limited, have already been engaged under this framework, but there is room for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, particularly those specialising in electromedical equipment and surgical consumables. With a total framework value estimated at GBP 160 million, participating in such a well-structured procurement process could substantially benefit suppliers aiming to serve the healthcare industry across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Electrosurgery Solutions

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Electrosurgery Solutions. These include equipment, devices, consumables (collectively known as products) and associated accessories to assist in minimally invasive surgeries. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Agreement for the Supply of Electrosurgery and Laparoscopic Related Products and Accessories

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products: A - Generators B - Diathermy C - Smoke evacuation D - Vessel sealing E - Trocars and access F - Laparoscopic Instrumentation G - Surgical Stapling and Ligating clips H - Associated products - to include other products associated with the above listed for example, grounding plates, switch (pedal and handheld). TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any resulting call-off contract are appended to the ITT. These agreements include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: Extension of up to 24 months

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months

Agreement for the Supply of Robotics

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below packs (this list is not exhaustive): A - Surgical Robot with rigid tube for multi-port surgery B - Surgical robot with rigid tube for single port surgery C - Surgical robot with flexible tube for endoluminal surgery D - Surgeon Console E - Vision System F - Robotic arms and all associated robotic surgical tools G - AR Augmented Reality Technology H - Haptic device with force feedback I - All Robotic Solutions, related Equipment and technologies used in Minimally Invasive Surgery TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any resulting call-off contract are appended to the ITT. These agreements include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: Extension of up to 24 months

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months

Agreement for the Supply of Laparoscopic Kits

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below packs (this list is not exhaustive): - All customised laparoscopic kits used within Minimally Invasive Surgery TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any resulting call-off contract are appended to the ITT. These agreements include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: Extension of up to 24 months

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months

Lot Lot 4 - Aggregated Lot

Lot 4 facilitates the provision to re-open competition through a Mini Competition option where the Authorities can tailor a bespoke specification to accommodate their requirements and contractually commit in advance to purchasing a specified value and/or volume of their requirements. To be eligible for Lot 4 the Tenderer must be awarded onto at least 1 of the 1-3 Lots. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any resulting call-off contract are appended to the ITT. These agreements include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: Extension of up to 24 months

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months

Electrosurgery and Laparoscopic Related Products and Accessories

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products: A - Generators B - Diathermy C - Smoke evacuation D - Vessel sealing E - Trocars and access F - Laparoscopic Instrumentation G - Surgical Stapling and Ligating clips H - Associated products - to include other products associated with the above listed for example, grounding plates, switch (pedal and handheld).

Options: This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Robotics

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products (this list is not exhaustive): A - Surgical Robot with rigid tube for multi-port surgery B - Surgical robot with rigid tube for single port surgery C - Surgical robot with flexible tube for endoluminal surgery D - Surgeon Console E - Vision System F - Robotic arms and all associated robotic surgical tools G - AR Augmented Reality Technology H - Haptic device with force feedback I - All Robotic Solutions, related Equipment and technologies used in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Options: This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Laparoscopic Kits

Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products (this list is not exhaustive): - All customised laparoscopic kits used within Minimally Invasive Surgery

Options: This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Aggregated Lot

All successful Tenderers will be automatically awarded to this Lot. Under this Lot, the Participating Authority(ies) will define their requirements for goods and/or services which can be in combination of more than one Lot under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141121 - Surgical sutures

33160000 - Operating techniques

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

Applied Medical UK Ltd

B. Braun Medical Limited

B.Braun Medical Limited

CMR Surgical Ltd

CMR Surgical Ltd.

Conmed Uk Ltd

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Inomed Health Limited

Inomed Healthcare Limited

Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd

KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd

Karl Storz Endoscopy UK Ltd

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd

Lawmed Ltd

Lexington Medical UK Ltd

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Medtronic Limited

Meril UK Limited

Molnlycke Health Care Ltd

Purple Surgical UK Limited

Purple Surgical UK Ltd

R&D Surgical Ltd

RB Medical Engineering Ltd

Stryker UK Ltd

Uniphar Medtech Ltd

Uniphar Medtech Ltd.

Unisurge International Ltd

Further Information

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