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Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, is concluding the procurement process for the supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis implants and consumables. This procurement, following an open procedure, targets entities established under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978. The process, part of the goods procurement category, covers a range of products relevant to spinal surgical procedures and is valued at approximately GBP 15 million. Key dates include the tender end date on 20th November 2025, with bid validity extending until 2nd July 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical implants and equipment, particularly within the orthopaedic sector. The framework agreement allows for participation by up to 15 suppliers, inviting bids with a focus on sustainability, service & support, and price. Firms with expertise in spinal procedures, and those capable of providing innovative solutions in navigation and imaging equipment, bone graft, biomaterials, and other specialised consumables are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which promotes open electronic submissions and community benefit initiatives. SMEs, in particular, have demonstrated strong engagement in the bid process across various lots, highlighting the competitive nature and potential for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Spinal and Scoliosis Implants, Equipment and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')

Lot Information

1 level Spinal Fusion - ceiling price applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS 1 level Spinal Fusion invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to a 1 level spinal fusion i.e. spinal rods and appropriate locking & non locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 1,470

Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc.

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc. for invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 2 should include only those products relevant to Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc.

Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion.

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion, invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 3 should include only those products relevant to Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion Procedures

Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 4 should include only those products relevant to a pinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis procedure(s)

Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 5 should include only those products relevant to a Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty Procedure

Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment

We require all Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment specifically for use in NHSS Spinal &/or Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 6 should include only those products relevant to Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment for use in Spinal &/or Scoliosis surgical Procedures

Bone Graft & Biomaterials

We require bone graft and biomaterials specifically for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 7 should include any bone graft &/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Spinal and/or Scoliosis procedures.

Other Spinal & Scoliosis items not covered by previous lots (Unscored)

Bidders are requested to submit details of any items they offer, which are suitable for use in Spinal & Scoliosis acute procedures but, by their description, cannot be submitted in any of the lots 1-7. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis. For absolute clarity, no item included here should be present in your bid for any other Lot, and priority should be given to inclusion in defined lots where possible. Bidders to this lot MUST have included bids to one or more of the Scored lots 1-7 on this tender to qualify. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. "

Combination Lot - Spinal & Scoliosis Lot Combinations (Unscored)

We require Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables & Equipment for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis 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 volume commitments of Spinal & Scoliosis products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-8, detailing additional discounts in return for combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards. Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Spinal & Scoliosis Market Share for 1 health board, and/or All of Scotland. (Current spend circa GBP 3Mpa) PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

Enhanced Service & Innovation Lot (Unscored)

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 -Navigation Innovations Bidders should submit details of any 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 1-9 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. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020798-2026
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

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Arthrex LTD

B Braun Medical Ltd

Biocomposites Ltd

Cenobiologics Ltd

Globus Medical UK Ltd

It's Interventional Limited

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

Lindare Medical Ltd

Macromed (UK) Ltd

Medtronic

NuVasive UK Ltd

Osteon Medical

Richard Wolf UK Ltd

STRYKER

Silony Medical Ltd

Spineart UK Ltd

Venturis Medical

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