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title: "Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3 (TOS3)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03723f"
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# Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3 (TOS3)

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03723f

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain, acting as a central purchasing body, is planning a procurement process for a National Framework Agreement titled "Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3" that will be accessible to various entities within the UK healthcare sector. The framework will cover orthopaedic supplies and services, with an estimated expenditure of £2,062,000,000 over a 4-year term. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a supplier event scheduled for October 21, 2022. The NHS Supply Chain is requiring certifications, insurance covers, and adherence to quality standards for potential suppliers.

This tender for orthopaedic goods and services presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare industry, particularly those providing orthopaedic implants, surgical equipment, and software solutions. The procurement involves multiple lots, including orthopaedic medical implants, capital equipment, and service solutions. Businesses with expertise in orthopaedic products, medical devices, and healthcare services are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The emphasis on social value and carbon reduction in the evaluation process signifies a commitment to sustainability and responsible procurement practices by the NHS.

## Notice

The Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3 framework is the third iteration of the successful framework for the provision or orthopaedic goods and services to the NHS which was introduced in 2014. It is designed as a single comprehensive orthopaedic agreement, focused on delivering continued benefits and value to the NHS and its patients. There shall be 3 Orthopaedic Lots detailed in this Notice. Award to Lot 3 is subject to award to Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 for all suppliers. It will be a non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FWA) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base predominantly via the NHS Supply Chain E-Direct route to market for orthopaedic consumables, orthopaedic instruments, orthopaedic software and limited orthopaedic theatre support services. Products include: orthopaedic medical devices, orthopaedic theatre procedure consumables and instruments. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of PS1,818,000,000 to PS2,062,000,000 over the 4 year term of this Framework Agreement however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Orthopaedic Medical Implants and Consumables

The supply of hip, knee and sports medicine arthroplasty, orthopaedic extremities, orthopaedic internal & external implants, spine implants, bone preparation, orthopaedic power tools and consumables, regenerative technology and orthopaedic generic instrumentation. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,764,000,000 to PS2,000,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Orthopaedic Capital Equipment

The procurement of orthopaedic capital equipment directly related to supporting orthopaedic surgical procedures, in particular but not limited to orthopaedic surgical power tools, navigation and robotics. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS45,000,000 to PS50,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Orthopaedic Service and Solutions

The procurement of solutions to support the delivery of orthopaedic services to include but not limited to, wearable devices, patient/surgeon applications, managed equipment services and software solutions directly related to products and devices available under Lots 1 or 2. Additional information: This will be a new Lot under the Framework hence precise quantities are unknown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027629-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,062,000,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33121000 - Long term ambulatory recording system
- 33141510 - Blood products
- 33141520 - Plasma extracts
- 33141630 - Blood plasma filters
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
- 33141750 - Artificial joints
- 33141770 - Fracture appliances, pins and plates
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants
- 33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses
- 33183300 - Osteosynthesis devices
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 33697110 - Bone reconstruction cements
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 48814100 - Nursing information system
- 48814200 - Patient-administration system
- 48814300 - Theatre management system
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
- 85121283 - Orthopaedic services
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 08:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027629-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking

## Provenance

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