Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2018 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2018 at 01:00

Tender

31 Jul 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process titled "Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & Consumables". This procurement, classified under the health industry category, is located in Edinburgh, UK, with an established procurement method of open procedure. The tender is currently complete, having transitioned from its planning stage and culminated in contract awards on 8 January 2019, primarily benefitting all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in medical and surgical equipment, particularly those offering arthroscopy-related products. Suitable competitors include established manufacturers and large suppliers capable of delivering high-quality equipment and consumables within the NHS framework. Given the competitive environment and the health sector's ongoing demand for innovative surgical solutions, businesses leveraging functional characteristics and cost efficiency will be best positioned to succeed in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, Implants 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

Arthroscopy Resection Equipment

We require Resection Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Arthroscopic Resection equipment sets should allow easy and safe exploration and treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical management of tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage procedures. Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot One (1) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Arthroscopy Fluid Management

We require Fluid Management Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Arthroscopic Fluid Management equipment should facilitate easy and safe exploration and treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical management of tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage procedures. Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor, be leakage free, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Two (2) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Arthroscopy Implantable Equipment

We require implantable Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Implantable equipment should allow easy and safe treatment of joints during minimally invasive surgical procedures on tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage. Where the implants are part of a set or sub assembly, they should fit together intuitively using standard and identified tools, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Three (3) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of seven (7) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised.

Arthroscopy Consumables

We require single use, sterile, consumable equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Consumables shall facilitate easy and safe treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical procedures on tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage. Where the consumables work as part of an Arthroscopy control unit and handpiece assembly, they should be compatible for use with a wide range of suppliers equipment as defined in Lots One (1) & and two (2) and fit together intuitively using standard and identified tools, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. This Lot is intended to allow access to the Framework to third (3rd) party consumable suppliers who do not manufacture their own control units, but whose products are compatible with that of those suppliers who do. Lot Four (4) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000550734
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344768
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141121 - Surgical sutures

33141128 - Needles for sutures

33141220 - Cannulae

33141411 - Scalpels and blades

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

33184100 - Surgical implants

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33692510 - Intravenous fluids

42113172 - Blades

44164200 - Tubing

44512910 - Drill bits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
7
Supplier Names

Arthrex LTD

ConMed UK

Exactech UK LTD

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

STRYKER

Smith & Nephew

Zimmer Biomet Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326901
    Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables - 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, Implants 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').
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344768
    Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables - 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, Implants 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').

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