--- title: "Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2022-08-16" --- # Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84308ffc-3de5-48e6-8ce4-b799866dc4f5.json) ## Summary The National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain is planning a tender for "Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories" in the medical equipment industry category. The procurement process is in the planning stage and is expected to start on 2nd October 2022, with an estimated value of GBP 160,000,000. The tender aims to establish a framework for robotic surgical equipment, covering various medical procedures such as General Surgery and Laparoscopic. Businesses interested in supplying these advanced medical devices should ensure compliance with quality standards, insurance coverage, and certification requirements as outlined in the procurement notice. This upcoming tender by NHS Supply Chain presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract period extends until 2024, providing a stable revenue stream for successful suppliers. Businesses with expertise in robotic surgical technology and related accessories are well-suited to compete in this tender and contribute to the advancement of healthcare services within the specified regions including the United Kingdom and other international territories. ## Notice To provide a framework for Robotic Surgical Equipment and associated accessories. NHS Supply Chain is conducting market research into Robotic Surgical Equipment, including related accessories/consumables, that cover a wide range of medical procedures including, but not limited to, General Surgery and Laparoscopic. Precise quantities are unknown. Due to technological advancement, specifications will be reviewed, to enable the NHS to access to the latest products via the framework. New suppliers may be awarded on the framework due to this. More information on this is provided in the attached letter. This will be in conjunction with the 2 year extension. Precise quantities are unknown & is anticipated that initial expenditure will be between GBP 75,000,000 to GBP 80,000,000 in the first year of the extension period, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission. - ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain. - Employers Liability Insurance cover of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Public Liability Insurance cover of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of PS5m per claim - Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable) Please refer to FTS Prior Information Notice 2022/S 000-022430 for information on how to apply for this opportunity and timeframes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a86706d7-f848-4907-98d4-530ff176a1aa | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2022 - 1 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | SWILLINGTON | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS15 4LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington | | Westminster constituency | Leeds East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 16 Aug 2022 at 07:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a86706d7-f848-4907-98d4-530ff176a1aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a86706d7-f848-4907-98d4-530ff176a1aa 16th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022430-2022 Link to FTS Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022430-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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