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title: "Wound Closure Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038cbe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# Wound Closure Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038cbe

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## Summary

The National Services Scotland is procuring Wound Closure Products through a tender titled "Wound Closure Products." The procurement is for the delivery of various wound closure products, with 6 suppliers to be awarded for each lot. The buying organisation, The Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is managing this procurement. The procurement is in the goods category and involves the direct delivery to the NDC and NHS Scotland health boards. The tender is currently in the award stage with a deadline of April 18, 2023.

This tender for Wound Closure Products presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare industry. Businesses providing surgical sutures and related products are well-suited to compete. The lots within the tender cover a range of wound closure solutions, including sutures, ties, and closure accessories. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, offering fair competition for potential suppliers. Suppliers that can provide quality products and competitive pricing are encouraged to participate in this tender to supply essential healthcare products to multiple health boards across NHS Scotland.

## Notice

The Framework Participant must be able a range of Wound Closure Products, were delivery will be direct to the NDC (National Distribution Centre) and across the NHS Scotland health boards. We envisage awarding 6 (six) suppliers to each lot.

### Lot Information

Absorbable Braided Sutures

We are require a range of Absorbable Braided Sutures across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

We are require a range of Absorbable Monofilament Sutures across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Absorbable Ties

We are require a range of Absorbable Ties across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Non Absorbable Braided Sutures

We are require a range of Non Absorbable Braided Sutures across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Non Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

We are require a range of Non Absorbable Monofilament Suture across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Non Absorbable Ties

We are require a range of Non Absorbable Ties across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Non Absorbable Steel Wires

We are require a range of Non Absorbable Steel Wires across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Knotless Sutures

We are require a range of Knotless Sutures across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Anti Microbial Sutures

We are require a range of Anti Microbial Sutures cross a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Non Invasive Wound Closure Product

We are require a range of Non Invasive Wound Closure product across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Skin Adhesive External complete with Applicator

We are require a range of Skin Adhesive External complete with Applicator across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Skin Staplers

We are require a range of Skin Staplers across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Staple Extractors

We are require a range of Staple Extractors across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Skin Staplers and Staple Extractors

We are require a range of Skin Staplers and Staple Extractors across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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

Wound Closure and Tissue Accessories (Not pacing wires and nylon tape)

We are require a range of Wound Closure and Tissue Accessories (Not pacing wires and nylon tape) across a range of different sizes for delivery into the NDC (National Distribution Centre) at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and also direct to all health boards across NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding 6 (Six) suppliers to this lot.

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/011431-2023 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,925,486 |
| Lots value | £14,928,186 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,848,153 |

## 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; CHEMENCE; CLINISUPPLIES; CONMED; GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; KEBOMED; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MEDTRONIC; MERIL; OSCARTECH; Q-SURGICAL.COM; SELAMEDICL; STRYKER; TELEFLEX; W.L. GORE ASSOCIATES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24911200 - Adhesives
- 30197320 - Staplers
- 30197321 - Staple removers
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 08:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011431-2023
- 18 Apr 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011125-2023
- 12 Dec 2022 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035115-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729600
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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