Planning

Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

07 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice issued on 7th February 2025 and future notice expected by 27th February 2025. The tender falls under the healthcare industry category and comprises various lots, each covering different endoscopy consumables such as Instrumentation, Stents, ERCP, Decontamination, and related ancillary products. The procurement scope covers all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, and the Authority across the UKM region. This tender is part of a larger framework agreement valued at £11 million.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, especially those dealing with specialised endoscopic consumables. Companies that provide high-quality, single-use endoscopes with advanced imaging capabilities and safety features, as well as those offering extensive ranges of stents and other therapeutic instruments, will be ideally suited to participate. The detailed requirements for the lots, including specifications for products like biopsy valves, bite blocks, and stents, open the door for businesses with innovative and compliant medical solutions to secure a substantial contract with a key health institution in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables

Notice Description

Scope of this proposed Framework is the supply and delivery of Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables such as Instrumentation, Stents, ERCP, and Decontamination and Ancillary Products to 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).

Lot Information

Decontamination and Ancillaries

This scope of this Lot will include decontamination and ancillary products associated with Flexible Video Endoscopy. It is anticipated that the following items will be included within the Scope of the Lot: Biopsy Valves, Bite Blocks, Cleaning Brushes, and Tray Liners.

ERCP & EUS

This scope of this Lot will include Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) treatments

Diagnostic Instruments

The scope of this Lot includes stents used during during Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables. Products included within this Lot will be, but not limited to: it is anticipated that the following products will be included within the Lot: Biliary Stents, Colonic Stents, Duodenal Stents, Oesophageal Stents.

Stents

The scope of this Lot includes all main Stents used during Flexible Video Endoscopy treatments. Products included within this Lot will be, but not limited to: Biliary Stents, Colonic Stents, Duodenal, Oesophageal Stents and Pancreatic Stents

Therapeutic Instrument and single use scope

The scope of this Lot includes all main instrumentation used during Flexible Video Endoscopy treatments. It is anticipated that the scope of this Lot will include: Clipping Devices, Polypectomy Snares, Spray Catheters, Balloon Dilation/Inflation Device, Variceal Ligation and single use Scope. NHS Scotland are seeking suppliers to provide single-use endoscopes as part of an upcoming tender framework to provide therapeutic and/or diagnostic support to a variety of clinical specialties. These should offer high-quality imaging, enhanced safety through single-use design, and ease of use across multiple medical and surgical procedures. All products must meet relevant regulatory standards. Suppliers are not required to provide endoscopes that cover all specialities and may offer product for one or more of the specialities named below. Scope Specialties Required: Pulmonology/Respiratory, Anaesthesia and Critical Care, ENT, Gastroenterology , Urology. (Adult +/- paediatric use). We require suppliers to provide detailed specifications of their range of single-use endoscopes, including but not limited to speciality use function, dimensions of endoscopes available within the range offered, materials, compatibility with relevant medical equipment, and any other relevant features. The endoscopes must be ready for immediate use, with no reprocessing required, and designed to prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523444
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Josh Foggo
Contact Email
josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7855060653

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523444
    Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables - Scope of this proposed Framework is the supply and delivery of Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables such as Instrumentation, Stents, ERCP, and Decontamination and Ancillary Products to 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).

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