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title: "Purchase of Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets"
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# Purchase of Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ca4a

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Purchase of Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets." This initiative is part of the health sector in the United Kingdom and is aimed at delivering essential goods across various NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards. The procurement is at the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 26th August 2021 and potential contract awards to be announced shortly thereafter. The procurement method is open, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum participation of 30 suppliers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of orthopaedic tools and related medical supplies. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products such as surgical power tools, bone cement, and ancillary items, particularly those with proven experience in health care settings, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers offering innovative solutions and community benefits could enhance their tendering prospects. With the opportunity to cater to multiple NHS entities through a framework agreement, this could lead to substantial growth and sustained business relationships within the health sector.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

Large Bone Surgical power tools with Battery, Electric or Pneumatic Power Source

We require Large Bone Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools with Electric, Battery or Pneumatic power source for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot One (1) should include only those products relevant to Large Bone Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools. Lot One (1) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Small Bone Surgical power tools with Battery, Electric or Pneumatic Power Source

We require Small Bone Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools with Electric, Battery or Pneumatic power source for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Two (2) should include only those products relevant to Small Bone Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools. Lot Two (2) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Spinal/Neuro/ CMF/ ENT Power tools with Electric or Pneumatic Power source

We require Precision Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools with Electric or Pneumatic power source for NHSS invasive Spinal/ Neuro/ ENT/ CMF surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Three (3) should include only those products relevant to Precision Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools for Spinal/ Neuro/ ENT/ CMF surgical procedures. Lot Three (3) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Orthopaedic Power Tool Consumables

We require all relevant consumables for Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools with Electric, Battery or Pneumatic power source for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Four (4) should include only those products relevant to Consumables for Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools for surgical procedures. Lot Four (4) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Orthopaedic Power Tool Accessories

We require all relevant accessories for Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools with Battery, Electric or Pneumatic power source for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Five (5) should include only those products relevant to Accessories for Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools for surgical procedures. Lot Five (5) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Bone Cement

We require Orthopaedic Bone Cement for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders to this lot must provide evidence of long term outcome data of 10 years+ on the Arthroplasty Register, or equivalent, and/or evidence of peer reviewed RSA data that measures creep in order to qualify to submit a tender to this lot. Lot Six (6) should include only those products relevant to Orthopaedic Bone Cement for surgical procedures. Lot Six (6) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Fifteen (15) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Bone Graft & Biomaterials, moulds & custom 3D printed items (Unscored)

We require Bone Graft & Biomaterials, moulds & custom 3D printed items for use in NHSS surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders to this lot offering Bone Graft or Biomaterials must be licensed members of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), European Association of Tissue Banks(EATB), or equivalent in order to submit a tender. Lot Seven (7) should include any Bone Graft & Biomaterials, moulds & custom 3D printed items which are of use in orthopaedic surgical procedures. PLEASE NOTE: Lot Seven (7) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. Lot Seven (7) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Thirty (30) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Bone Cement Vacuum Mixing Systems - all Types

We require Orthopaedic Bone Cement Vacuum Mixing Systems (including Cartridge, Syringe Set & Bowl Mixing Systems types) for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Please note, only vacuum systems can be tendered to this lot. To submit a tender for this lot, bidders are required to confirm that you are willing and able to provide published evidence of tendered vacuum system quality to health boards upon request. Lot Eight (8) should include only those products relevant to Orthopaedic Bone Cement Vacuum Mixing Systems for surgical procedures. Lot Eight (8) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Fifteen (15) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Bone Cement Accessories

We require Orthopaedic Bone Cement Accessories for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Nine (9) should include only those products relevant to Orthopaedic Bone Cement Accessories for surgical procedures. Lot Nine (9) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Fifteen (15) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Pulse Lavage irrigation system (Fully or partially disposable)

We require Pulse Lavage Irrigation Systems for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Products tendered to this lot must have short and long nozzle *diameter less than 12/14 mm to allow for all applications (long: bone canal lavage for cementation, short: all other), and must have the option of high flow/low pressure and lower flow/high pulse/pressure in order to be considered for award. Lot Ten (10) should include only those products relevant to Orthopaedic pulse lavage irrigation systems for surgical procedures. Lot Ten (10) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Fifteen (15) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Tourniquet Cuffs (Disposable & Reusable)

We require Tourniquet Cuffs for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Eleven (11) should include only those products relevant to Tourniquet Cuffs, disposable & reusable for surgical procedures. Lot Eleven (11) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of ten (10) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Tourniquet Accessories (Machinery/ Exsanguinators)

We require Tourniquet Cuff Accessories for NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Twelve (12) should include only those products relevant to Tourniquet Cuff Accessories for surgical procedures. Lot Twelve (12) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of ten (10) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Other related items not covered by previous Lots (Unscored)

Bidders are requested to submit details of any items they offer, which are suitable for inclusion in the description Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets but, by their description, cannot be submitted in any of the lots 1-12. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis. In order to be awarded to Lot Thirteen (13), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-12) on this tender. The products tendered to this lot must not be tendered on any other lot within this Framework. PLEASE NOTE: Lot Thirteen (13) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. Lot Thirteen (13) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of Fifteen (15) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Combination Lot (unscored)

We require Orthopaedic Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquets for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. For Lot Fourteen (14) Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of volume commitments on Power Tools, Bone cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquet products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-13, detailing additional discounts in return for defined combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards. Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price. In order to be awarded to Lot Fourteen (14), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-13) on this tender. PLEASE NOTE: Lot Fourteen (14) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Power Tools, Bone Cement, Mixing Systems, Pulse Lavage & Tourniquet Market Share for 1 health board, and/or multiple boards. (Current spend circa 5Mpa GBP) Bidders are required to confirm they are happy to consider Health Board collaborations for commitment volume discounts at higher bandings. Lot Fourteen (14) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of twenty (20) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Enhanced Service Lot (unscored)

For Lot Fifteen (15) bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced or Innovative Products or Services they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as: - Reduced Waiting Times - Streamlined Patient Pathway - Reduced Hospital Bed Days - Reduced Readmission Rate - Lower Costs - Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting - Enhanced Inventory Management - Navigation Innovations Bidders should submit details of any service offered to a health board, or a collaboration of health boards, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-13 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards. In order to be awarded to Lot Fifteen (15), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-13) on this tender. PLEASE NOTE: Lot Fifteen (15) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029179-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,975,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ARTHREX; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BRAUN; CENOBIOLOGICS; CONMED; DE SOUTTER MEDICAL; EAKIN SURGICAL; EDEN MEDICAL (UK; FANNIN (UK) LTD. PART OF DCC VITAL; HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT - HERAEUS MEDICAL; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; JUDD MEDICAL; KAISER MEDICAL TECH; LINK ORTHOPAEDICS; MEDTRONIC; NSK; PHARMED; RADLEY SCIENTIFIC; STRYKER; SUMMIT MEDICAL; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS GROUP HOLDINGS; TJ SMITH AND NEPHEW LTD (TRADING AS SMITH & NEPHEW; ZIMMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029179-2021
- 20 Jul 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017116-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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