Award

Touch Surgery System

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian has initiated a public procurement process for the "Touch Surgery System," targeting the health industry, specifically medical software and hardware, aimed at assisting in surgical training for medical students. The process is being conducted in Aberdeen, at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, under the industry category of health with the procurement stage marked as "Award" and "Contract." The procurement method was limited, meaning the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique capabilities provided by the existing supplier, Medtronic Limited. The contract was signed on 28th July 2025, with a value of £88,582.65, and involves an extension of the current licensing arrangement.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for business growth for companies that already possess products or services uniquely tailored or highly specialised in the medical training domain. Firms with an existing footprint in medical technology, especially those capable of delivering bespoke or technically sophisticated products, may find similar tenders highly suitable. Although this particular contract was not open for competitive bids, it highlights the potential for businesses, particularly those offering innovative health technology solutions, to engage in future NHS contracts where specific technical or supply conditions exist.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Touch Surgery System

Notice Description

Medical software and hardware to assist in the training of Medical students in surgery techniques

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to Medtronic whose system is already in place, this is purely for additional licences.

Procurement Information

The system is already in use and this procurement is to extend the license period for 3 years. There does not appear to be another supplier on the market and the rework cost would likely outweigh the benefit of switching to a different provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

33692000 - Medical solutions

48180000 - Medical software package

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Simon Ogg
Contact Email
simon.ogg@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDTRONIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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