Planning

Musculoskeletal Surgical 2028 (Total Orthopaedic Solutions)

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 14:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Musculoskeletal Surgical 2028 (Total Orthopaedic Solutions)" project is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is focused on supplying goods and services related to Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Spine procedures, with significant product categorizations like orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments. The total estimated contract value is £3.6 billion. Key engagement milestones include online activities in May 2026, in-person activities in June 2026, and further online discussions in September 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with the authority, though there is no guarantee of a subsequent formal procurement process or contract awards.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in the orthopaedics and medical equipment sector to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in producing or managing orthopaedic supplies, medical devices, or offering relevant equipment management services will find this opportunity financially rewarding. Compliance with relevant certifications, such as ISO certifications and measures for modern slavery transparency, along with fulfilling sustainability assessments, will be crucial for tenderers. Engaging in early market engagement can help businesses navigate commercial evaluation criteria effectively and prepare comprehensive bids that align with the framework agreement's standards and principles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Musculoskeletal Surgical 2028 (Total Orthopaedic Solutions)

Notice Description

Products and services used in Orthopaedic, Trauma and Spine procedures, including medical devices (including Orthopaedic specific equipment such as power tools), equipment management services and orthopaedic specific services. Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies'). * CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. * Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website. * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within the 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenders must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances. * Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.

Planning Information

PORTAL ACCESS - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_662 - Musculoskeletal Surgical 2028 (Total Orthopaedic Solutions) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Click on the 'Response Form' tab - Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1 - Click 'Submit Response’. On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI), the Authority will issue the Supplier with a Request for Information (RFI) document, and at a later stage of pre-market engagement, the draft Specification & Product List. The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address: TOS_FWA_MGMT@Supplychain.nhs.uk PME ACTIVITY DATES - Registration details to follow via email when dates are confirmed. May- Online: Core supplier qualification criteria, supplier readiness to engage and preparation to bid, scope, guiding principles. June- In person: Guiding principles, commercial and product evaluation criteria development September- online- Supplier readiness to bid, core principles and instructions for commercial and bid teams. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to TOS_FWA_MGMT@Supplychain.nhs.uk There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031871-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

33160000 - Operating techniques

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33199000 - Medical clothing

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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