--- title: "Electrosurgical" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032182" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032182" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032182.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032182.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-03-14" --- # Electrosurgical Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032182 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032182) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032182.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, aiming to procure electrosurgical equipment as part of the NHS services across Scotland. The title of the tender is "Electrosurgical," classified under goods within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the expected future notice date set for 9th May 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £6,000,000, and it encompasses multiple lots for various electrosurgical products, such as Electrosurgical Units, Smoke Evacuation Systems, and single-use consumables, to be delivered to all NHS Scotland locations. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare and medical devices sectors, particularly those specialising in electrosurgical technology and related services. Businesses that manufacture or supply medical equipment, consumables, or training services are well-suited to participate in this tender. The capacity to provide a range of products that comply with NHS standards, as well as the ability to support NHS personnel with training and equipment installation, will further enhance competitiveness in this procurement process. ## Notice The supply of Electrosurgical Equipment, such as Electrosurgical Units, Smoke Evacuation Systems, including any accessories and training, as well as single use Electrosurgical Consumables such as Diathermy Pencils, Active Electrodes, Biopsy Forceps and Patient Return Electrodes ('Products') 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 or 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 Electrosurgical Units (ESU) The supply of Electrosurgical Units (ESU), suitable for use in a wide range of operating procedures for adult and paediatric services, typically in operating theatres (General, Urology, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery etc). Electrosurgical Units (ESU) must have a wide range of modes of operation (including cutting, coagulation and blending), with a wide range of power levels and waveform types. They must be able to be used with a wide range of surgical instruments, including both monopolar and bipolar instruments for open and laparoscopic procedures. Surgical Smoke Extraction Systems The supply of surgical smoke evacuation systems used to capture the smoke generated during open surgical and erbium procedures in which there is tissue ablation (e.g. laser surgery, electrocautery etc.) Single Use Diathermy Consumables The supply of single use diathermy consumables including the following; single-use hand control pencils designed to remove tissue and control pencils designed to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current including various disposable active electrode options, single-use patient return electrodes and single use bipolar forceps for use with Electrosurgical Units. Argon plasma coagulation consumables The supply of Argon Plasma Coagulation Consumables. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006888-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment - 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit - 42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment ## Release History - 14 Mar 2022 at 15:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006888-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=682553 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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