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title: "Diathermy Consumables and Related Accessories"
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# Diathermy Consumables and Related Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7779747e-1f79-4ba5-a96b-cb3dd5deb7d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Diathermy Consumables and Related Accessories" is currently overseen by NHS Supply Chain, a key buyer in the UK healthcare sector. This initiative falls under the industry category of medical goods, specifically related to electrodes and electrosurgical units. The tender was publicly announced on 11th November 2020, with a tender period that concluded on 7th December 2020. The contract has an active status and spans from 21st June 2021 to 20th June 2025, indicating a significant commitment of approximately £36.8 million for the duration of the contract, which will benefit suppliers located in England.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for companies within the medical supplies sector, particularly those focused on surgical instruments and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to applicants who can meet the minimum requirements outlined in the tender documents. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying medical accessories and equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a pathway for growth in the competitive healthcare market.

## Notice

Diathermy plates remove current from the patient safely. This lot includes diathermy plates, compatible cables and leads and other associated accessories. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e56a13e-331c-4547-8b31-60ddc35e8491 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,830,000 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC; ALXR; ARCADIA 14 MEDICAL SUPPLIES; AVICENNA SURGICAL; CONMED; EAKIN SURGICAL; ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE; EMPIRE MEDICAL; ERBE MEDICAL; EUROSURGICAL; FAIRMONT MEDICAL PRODUCTS; FANNIN (UK; GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE; HENLEYS MEDICAL SUPPLIES; HOSPITAL SERVICES; IVOR SHAW; J & M MEDICAL; JOHNSON AND JOHNSON MEDICAL; JUDD MEDICAL; KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT; MEDITECH SYSTEMS; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MEDTRONIC; P.W. COOLE & SON LIMITED T/A SURGICAL HOLDINGS; RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING; SP SURGICAL; SRA DEVELOPMENTS; STARKSTROM; STRYKER; SURGICA; TIMESCO HEALTHCARE; UNIPLEX (U.K.; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e56a13e-331c-4547-8b31-60ddc35e8491
- 11 Nov 2020 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016edfec-ddaa-4648-aba2-67447088aff8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e56a13e-331c-4547-8b31-60ddc35e8491
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016edfec-ddaa-4648-aba2-67447088aff8
  11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fc3dfad-d1bd-4e8c-b8a8-1ddcf09cf983
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:541839-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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