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title: "Minimally Invasive Surgical Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042b7b"
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# Minimally Invasive Surgical Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042b7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products by NHS Scotland involved The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) as the buying organisation. The title of the tender is "Minimally Invasive Surgical Products" within the goods procurement category. This tender was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process has been completed, and the key award date was March 6, 2019. The location of the procurement is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and the industry category is Operating-theatre devices.

This tender for Minimally Invasive Surgical Products by NHS Scotland presents lucrative business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment sector. Businesses specialising in the production and supply of Operating-theatre devices, such as Single Use Trocars, Laparoscopic Instrumentation, and Specimen Retrieval Bags/Systems, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The ongoing nature of the contracts provides stability and potential for business expansion within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Extension outwith term of National Framework for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products to NHS Scotland via the NDS and directly to Health Boards.

### Lot Information

Single Use Trocars

Single Use Trocars for use in a wide range of NHS Scotland Acute settings. To be used as a portal for subsequent placement of other instruments and specimen retrieval bags, used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Single Use Laparoscopic Instrumentation

Single Use Laparoscopic Instrumentation for use in a wide range of NHS Scotland Acute settings. To be used in conjunction with Trocars, not necessarily all sizes, and Retrieval Bags/Systems within an Acute environment.

Specimen Retrieval Bags/Systems

Specimen Retrieval Bags and Systems for use across NHS Scotland, supplied via the NDC and directly to Health Boards.

Reposable Instrumentation

Reposable Instrumentation for use in a wide range of NHS Scotland Acute settings. To be used in conjunction with Trocars, not necessarily all sizes, and Retrieval Bags/Systems within an Acute environment.

Paediatric Trocars

Paediatric Trocars for use in a wide range of NHS Scotland Acute settings. To be used as a portal for subsequent placement of other paediatric instruments and specimen retrieval bags, not necessarily all sizes, within an Acute environment.

Reposable Trocars

Reposable Trocar for use in a wide range of NHS Scotland Acute settings. To be used in conjunction with Laparoscopic Instrumentation and Retrieval Bags/Systems, not necessarily all sizes, within an Acute environment.

Reposable Instruments & Accessories

Range of Needle Holders that can be used in Endo Surgery for Temporary Occlusion within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by suitably trained personnel.

Suction Irrigation Sets

Disposable Single Use Suction Irrigation Tubes, in various lengths, required for easy fluid removal & Irrigation during Endoscopic Surgery. To be used in an Acute environment by suitably trained personnel.

Single Use Accessories

9.1 Anti-Fog solution that may be used on endoscopic lenses and surgical cameras which inhibits condensation and clouding within an NHS Scotland Acute setting. 9.2 Wound Protector, available in different sizes, that can provide maximum exposure during procedures and will be used by suitably trained staff within an NHS Scotland Acute setting. 9.3 DCS Camera Sleeve which provides a sterile barrier around the camera head and cable within an NHS Scotland Acute setting. 9.4 Insufflation tubing for use in laparoscopic surgery for delivery of clean filtered CO2 within NHS Scotland and used by suitably trained personnel. 9.5 Range of Elastic Retractors which is comprised of a variety of self-retaining, adjustable retractors which offer superior access and visualisation across a wide range of surgical applications within NHS Scotland and will be used by suitably trained personnel.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to maintain necessary services at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000559-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,230,760 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED MEDICAL; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; CONMED; ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE; FAIRMONT MEDICAL PRODUCTS; FANNIN (UK) LTD. PART OF DCC VITAL; INOMED HEALTH; KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK; KEBOMED; LAPROSURGE; LAWMED; MEDTRONIC; MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE; NEW CO-ORDINATES LIMITED - T/A NEWCO SURGICAL; NOVUS MED; PURPLE SURGICAL; SURGICAL HOLDINGS; TELEFLEX; TOFFELN; VACSAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000559-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752021
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:158051-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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