Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables and Single use Scope

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

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17 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process completed by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to the supply and delivery of Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables and Single Use Scopes. This framework agreement aims to cater to NHS Scotland Health Boards and consists of various lots including Therapeutic Instruments, ERCP & EUS, Diagnostic Instruments, Stents, and associated ancillaries. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure focused on the health sector, with key contracts being signed at the end of June 2025. The delivery locations encompass any and all regions covered by NHS Scotland, aligning with the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and large enterprises in the medical supplies sector. Contracts were awarded to a diverse range of suppliers including SMEs such as ConMed UK and Micro-Tech UK, as well as larger organisations like Olympus KeyMed and Boston Scientific. Businesses focusing on medical devices and consumables are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as demand for high-quality, specialty-specific endoscopy equipment persists. With contracts valued at £11,000,000 each, the framework offers substantial business growth potential within Scotland's public health sector, particularly for suppliers gearing towards creating innovative and safe medical devices.

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Notice Title

Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables and Single use Scope

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

Therapeutic Instrument

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.. This Lot is awarded to 11 suppliers.

ERCP & EUS

This scope of this Lot will include Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) treatments. This lot was awarded to 8 Supplier

Diagnostic Instruments

Diagnostic Instrumentation. This Lot is awarded to 12 Suppliers.

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. This Lot is awarded to 9 Suppliers.

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. This Lot was awarded to 13 Suppliers

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.. This Lot has been awarded to 9 Suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803330
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534930
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20251 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
25
Supplier Names

AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY

Ambu Ltd

Aquilant Ltd

BVM Medical Limited

BioSpectrum Limited

Boston Scientific

CJ Medical Ltd

COOK (UK) LTD

ConMed UK

Creo Medical UK Ltd

Duomed Medical UK Limited

GAP Medical Solutions Ltd

Hospital Services Ltd

It's Interventional Limited

Karl Storz Endoscopy

Laborie Medical Technologies

Micro-Tech UK

Olympus KeyMed

Omnimed Limited

Partners for Endoscopy Limited

Penlon Limited

Pentax UK Limited

STERIS SOLUTIONS Limited

Synectics Medical Ltd T/A SynMed

TSC life

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534930
    Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables and Single use Scope - 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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