--- title: "Electrosurgical" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032183" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032183" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032183.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032183.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-032183 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032183) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032183.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and involves the buying organisation, The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland). The contract, titled "Electrosurgical," focuses on the supply of electrosurgical equipment, including units and consumables, within the medical equipment category. With a estimated value of £6,000,000, this procurement is aimed at all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, across Scotland. Key dates for potential bidders to note include a future notice expected on 9th May 2022, as well as the planned procurement approach which follows established legal frameworks. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the health sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and consumables. Suppliers of electrosurgical units, smoke evacuation systems, and related disposable products would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as they can meet the diverse needs of NHS Scotland's operations. With the potential for multiple awards and a clear emphasis on quality and training, businesses that have expertise in these areas and are willing to support NHS Scotland’s various health boards and organisations can expect to benefit from participating 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/006889-2022 | | 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/006889-2022 ## 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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