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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by National Procurement, focusing on the supply of Wound Closure Products to NHS Scotland. This includes items such as sutures, external skin adhesives, and skin staplers. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following a limited procurement method due to the urgent need arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £28,395,292, was signed on 22 October 2013 and covers deliveries across all Scottish Mainland and Island Health Boards. The relevant classification for this procurement falls under the health sector, specifically within goods, with an emphasis on addressing additional demands during the health crisis.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the medical and healthcare industries, particularly for those specialising in surgical and wound care products. Companies such as medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms, and suppliers of healthcare consumables would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this market could yield substantial returns, especially given the ongoing demands placed on healthcare services in response to Covid-19 and the need for reliable sourcing of essential medical supplies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Wound Closure Products

Notice Description

The supply of sutures (absorbable and non-absorbable), external skin adhesives, skin staplers, skin extractors and additional wound/tissue closure products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of sutures (absorbable and non-absorbable), external skin adhesives, skin staplers, skin extractors and additional wound/tissue closure products to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141121 - Surgical sutures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,395,292 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 201312 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
National Procurement
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

Advanced Medical Solutions

B. Braun Medical Limited

ConMed Linvatec UK

Johnson and Johnson

Medtronic Limited

Teleflex

Vygon (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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