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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "NP51825 Hernia Repair Products," was conducted by NHS National Services Scotland as part of a national collaborative framework for surgical implants intended for all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The process reached the award stage on 1st April 2026, with contracts signed shortly after. The procurement, categorised under goods, encompassed various types of hernia repair products, such as Self Fixating Mesh and Intraperitoneal Mesh. The framework agreement, valued at £8,000,000, facilitated national access to these products with delivery planned to the National Distribution Centre and directly to hospitals across Scotland. Conducted through an open procurement method, the procurement adheres to legal requirements and aims for efficient distribution across the region.

This framework presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in the medical supplies sector. Large companies like Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Eurosurgical Ltd and Gore UK Medical Limited are among the varied list of successful suppliers. Businesses with expertise in surgical implants and delivery capacity across the UK, particularly within Scotland, will find this framework particularly advantageous. The structured opportunity to supply across multiple lots, along with a focus on quality criteria like clinical reference and sustainability, paves the way for both established firms and innovative suppliers to expand their participation in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP51825 Hernia Repair Products

Notice Description

This notice is to advise the market that NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a Category A national collaborative framework agreement for Hernia Repair Products on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The framework enables national access to the awarded products and provides for delivery to the National Distribution Centre (NDC) and/or directly to hospitals across Scotland.

Lot Information

Intraperitoneal Mesh

We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Preformed Mesh

We require Preformed Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair for use in both Open and Laparoscopic Procedures, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Self Fixating Mesh

We require Self Fixating Mesh which is used for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Synthetic Absorbable Mesh which

We require Synthetic Absorbable Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff

Biologically-Derived Implant

We require a Biologically-Derived Implant which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes absorbable tackers

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Innovation

Lot 10 Innovation is Unscored Suppliers from Lots 1 - 9 automatically added to lot The lot will permit bidders to include newly developed products and to the framework.

Flat Mesh

We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032770-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,147,222 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
18
Supplier Names

Advanced Medical Solutions

Aquilant Ltd

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Eurosurgical Ltd

Medtronic Limited

B. Braun Medical Limited

Carrow Medical Limited

Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.

Healthium Medtech UK Limited

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

Lawmed Ltd

pfm medical UK Limited

Raise Healthcare Pvt Ltd

SELA MEDICAL UK LTD

TELA BIO

Gore UK Medical Limited

Meril UK Ltd

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