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General Surgery - Outsourcing (Colorectal)

NHS GRAMPIAN

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30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by NHS Grampian involves an open tender for outsourced general surgery services, specifically in colorectal surgery. The tender is categorized under health services and is aimed at suppliers capable of delivering services across the NHS Grampian region. NHS Grampian, based in Aberdeen, serves as the buying organisation, with Simon Ogg as the contact point. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions. Key dates include the tender period closing on 31st August 2026 and the award period beginning on 1st September 2026, with the contract running from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, potentially extendable by additional terms if funding allows.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing outsourced surgical procedures. Companies with the capability to meet the tender's quality and cost criteria, and able to operate efficiently across various sites within the NHS Grampian region, would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method invites a competitive process, encouraging SME participation that can demonstrate their expertise in fulfilling such high-demand health services. Interested parties should ensure compliance with specific selection criteria, such as completing the Scottish Procurement Document (SPD) through PCS-Tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Surgery - Outsourcing (Colorectal)

Notice Description

Outsourced General Surgery (Colorectal)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender process available to anyone that can meet the requested specifiction for an outsourced service with the NHS Grampian region

Renewal: +1 +1 extension options if funding available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561217
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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