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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Surgical Stapling & Laparoscopic Accessories"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Surgical Stapling & Laparoscopic Accessories

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-159732b9-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Surgical Stapling and Laparoscopic Accessories. This procurement focuses on medical consumables within the healthcare industry, specifically for use in various surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery and gynaecology. The current contract period commenced on 1 December 2016 and will conclude on 30 November 2018. The tender process was initially published on 24 August 2016 and closed on 19 September 2016. The estimated value of this framework agreement is £28 million, with an anticipated annual spend of approximately £13.5 million across 30 participant authorities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of surgical instruments and offering ongoing product training and clinical support. Companies involved in medical device manufacturing, especially those focusing on endoscopy and surgical tools, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the framework's estimated minimum value of £23 million, successful bidders can expect to engage in a financially promising project that supports the evolving needs of healthcare provision in the UK.

## Notice

This Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of surgical stapling & laparoscopic accessories used in procedures for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynaecology and surgical oncology. The Framework will cover a comprehensive range of products to include circular, linear (with & without cutters), haemorrhoid & skin staplers, clip appliers, cartridges & removers, endoscopic suturing devices, laparoscopic dissectors, graspers, scissors, & retractors, specimen retrieval instrumentation, suction & irrigation, insufflation tubing & smoke filters/management, trocars, single incision access systems, pneumoperitoneum & verres needles, wound protectors/retractors, surgical vessel sealing devices, dissecting/haemostatic devices and any other products which can be properly described as Surgical Stapling & Laparoscopic Accessories (the Goods). There is a requirement for suppliers to provide ongoing product training and clinical support throughout the lifetime of the contract, to ensure safe, appropriate and effective use of products by clinical persons. There are currently 30 Participant Authorities accessing the HTE Framework Agreement titled Automated Sutures & Laparoscopic Accessories. The current annual spend through the Framework Agreement is estimated to be PS13.5m (based on spend data April 2015 - March 2016). Further information can be accessed through the Bravo Portal (https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db31d7-9500-497b-bc1c-e89ef4dc3315 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED MEDICAL; AQUILANT LTD T/A AQUILANT MEDICAL; B.BRAUN MEDICAL; CONMED LINVATEC; DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES; ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE; EMMAT MEDICAL; FANNIN; FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE; LOCAMED; MEDTRONIC; MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PURPLE SURGICAL; TELEFLEX MEDICAL; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL; YORK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db31d7-9500-497b-bc1c-e89ef4dc3315
- 3 Jan 2017 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b8a6-8e80-43ac-91fa-e289e2b334dc
- 3 Jan 2017 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b8a6-8e80-43ac-91fa-e289e2b334dc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b8a6-8e80-43ac-91fa-e289e2b334dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db31d7-9500-497b-bc1c-e89ef4dc3315
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b8a6-8e80-43ac-91fa-e289e2b334dc
  3rd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:291441-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Ted Tenders Electronic Daily
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo Tendering Portal

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