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title: "Surgical Instruments"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Surgical Instruments

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e33a3b5b-5095-43e0-8100-78c0391f8a05

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is currently in the tender stage for establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Surgical Instruments, encompassing Single Use and Reusable Surgical Instruments, Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Handles, Blade Removers, Repair and Maintenance of Surgical Instruments, and Metal Instrument Recycling. The open procedure is positioned above the threshold, expecting a contract start on 5th August 2025, continuing until 4th August 2029. Relevant delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and globally. The estimated value of this procurement is £111,000,000, and the tender period will conclude on 10th February 2025.

This opportunity represents a substantial growth prospect for businesses specialising in surgical instruments and related services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. It suits companies adept at manufacturing and maintaining high-quality medical and surgical equipment and those capable of handling recycling processes. Furthermore, suppliers offering competitive pricing, value-added services, and bulk purchase savings can benefit significantly from this framework, serving various NHS entities, government departments, and private healthcare sectors across the UK.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework for the supply of Surgical Instruments including Single Use Surgical Instruments, Reusable Surgical Instruments, Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Handles and Blade Removers, Repair and Maintenance of Surgical Instruments and Metal Instrument Recycling. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS27,750,000 (approximate only). The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528b558d-f6f1-4828-81c8-a341d62d0e7e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528b558d-f6f1-4828-81c8-a341d62d0e7e
- 27 Jun 2024 at 14:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36221c3-9a3e-41c7-8c64-ca80ce7cc309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528b558d-f6f1-4828-81c8-a341d62d0e7e
  10th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36221c3-9a3e-41c7-8c64-ca80ce7cc309
  27th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56523899-bb5d-4104-933e-b16388809030
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019702-2024
  Prior Information Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

## Provenance

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