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General Surgery - Outsourcing (Colorectal)

NHS GRAMPIAN

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is inviting suppliers to participate in an open tender process for outsourcing general surgery services, specifically focusing on colorectal procedures. The procurement falls within the health services industry category and targets providers who can deliver outsourced services across the NHS Grampian region in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st August 2026. The contract period will commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with potential extensions if funding is available. Key evaluation criteria include a balanced focus on quality and cost, each accounting for 50% of the assessment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical and surgical services. Enterprises with capabilities to deliver high-quality, cost-effective health solutions in line with NHS standards will find this an ideal opportunity to grow their business. The open procedure and electronic submission method ensure wider accessibility, allowing various suppliers, who can meet the specified criteria and complete the SPD within the PCS-Tender platform, to participate. Companies that can demonstrate robust staff qualifications and experience in providing outsourced medical services will be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Surgery - Outsourcing (Colorectal)

Notice Description

Outsourced General Surgery (Colorectal)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender process available to anyone that can meet the requested specifiction for an outsourced service with the NHS Grampian region

Renewal: +1 +1 extension options if funding available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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