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10 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "NP51825 Hernia Repair Products" has been conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involves the supply of hernia repair products across NHS Scotland Health Boards. The procurement stage currently completed is the Award stage, with contracts signed on 1st April 2026. The open procedure was used, establishing a framework agreement for national distribution to either the National Distribution Centre or directly to hospitals within the UKM region.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical supplies, particularly those providing high-quality hernia repair products. Large-scale firms such as Advanced Medical Solutions, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, and Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd were successful in securing awards, but the process was also favourable to SMEs like Eurosurgical Ltd and Ideal Medical Solutions, indicating a broad competitive field. The emphasis on a 50% weightage for price in the evaluation criteria suggests that competitive pricing, coupled with meeting quality standards, could be advantageous for future procurements in this category. Thus, companies looking to expand their operations within the UK's healthcare sector should consider engaging in such tenders to enhance their business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP51825 Hernia Repair Products

Notice Description

This notice is to advise the market that NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a Category A national collaborative framework agreement for Hernia Repair Products on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The framework enables national access to the awarded products and provides for delivery to the National Distribution Centre (NDC) and/or directly to hospitals across Scotland.

Lot Information

Flat Mesh

We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Intraperitoneal Mesh

We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Preformed Mesh

We require Preformed Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair for use in both Open and Laparoscopic Procedures, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Self Fixating Mesh

We require Self Fixating Mesh which is used for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Synthetic Absorbable Mesh which

We require Synthetic Absorbable Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff

Biologically-Derived Implant

We require a Biologically-Derived Implant which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Innovation

Lot 10 Innovation is Unscored Suppliers from Lots 1 - 9 automatically added to lot The lot will permit bidders to include newly developed products and to the framework.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes absorbable tackers

We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828111
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553598
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

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,147,222 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
18
Supplier Names

Advanced Medical Solutions

Aquilant Ltd

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Eurosurgical Ltd

Medtronic Limited

B. Braun Medical Limited

Carrow Medical Limited

Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.

Healthium Medtech UK Limited

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

Lawmed Ltd

pfm medical UK Limited

Raise Healthcare Pvt Ltd

SELA MEDICAL UK LTD

TELA BIO

Gore UK Medical Limited

Meril UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553598
    NP51825 Hernia Repair Products - This notice is to advise the market that NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a Category A national collaborative framework agreement for Hernia Repair Products on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The framework enables national access to the awarded products and provides for delivery to the National Distribution Centre (NDC) and/or directly to hospitals across Scotland.

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