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title: "Neurosurgery Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043402"
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buyer: "NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
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# Neurosurgery Consumables

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043402

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Neurosurgery Consumables by NHS National Services Scotland has been completed. The tender, titled "Neurosurgery Consumables," falls under the medical consumables industry category. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 2024-01-01, with multiple suppliers awarded different lots including Burrs, Dural Sealant System, CSF Drainage Catheters, and more.

This tender for Neurosurgery Consumables presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical consumables industry. Companies specialising in surgical instruments, medical consumables, and surgical implants would be well-suited to compete. Interested economic operators should engage with the contracting authority, NHS National Services Scotland, to explore collaboration and potential contract opportunities.

## Notice

Extension outwith term of National Framework for the supply of Neurosurgery Consumables to NHS Scotland via the NDS and directly to Health Boards.

### Lot Information

Burrs

A drill nose cone should fit onto a generic high speed surgical drill. Different cutting burrs can be attached to the drill via the nose cone. The cutting burrs must be single use and single pack.

Dural Sealant System and Applicator

A Dural sealant is designed to facilitate watertight closure of an intact Dura. This can be used alongside other methods of Dural repair such as sutures. Dural Sealant is used in high leak-risk areas. A Dural sealant needs to be strongly adherent and resist physiological pressure.

Dural Substitute

Dural substitute is a synthetic or animal derived replacement for the Dura and is used when Dural tissue is missing or inadequate. This Dural substitute id designed to facilitate a watertight closure. A Dural substitute needs to be able to bridge gaps and regenerate Dural tissue.

CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags

A catheter used for CSF management and disorders of CSF flow, including the collection bag. This product needs to be antibiotic impregnated.

Shunt Valves

Shunt valves allow a fixed amount of CSF drainage. A programmable shunt valve provides the option of changing the opening pressure of the valve. An important tool in hydrocephalus, especially in complex cases such as paediatric cases.

Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws

A screw and plate fixation system for bone (cranial or spinal). The screws need to be low profile so that they are not visible through the skin.

Skull Pins

Skull pins are used for cranial stabilisation, inserted in the skull clamp to fixate the patient's head during surgery. The skull pins need to fit the Mayfield (this is the skull clamp).

Aneurysm Clips and Applicators

An aneurysm clip is a small metallic clip that fits alongside the neck of an aneurysm to prevent blood from entering. The clip stays permanently clamped on the aneurysm. Each clip is applied with a compatible applicator that preserves the closing force of the clip. The clips should be MRI compatible.

Raney Clips and Applicators

Raney Clips are used to prevent wound bleeding after incision for craniotomy. They must be east to apply, whilst still maintaining haemostasis. (single Use)

### 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/002361-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £419,081 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; DELTA SURGICAL; INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; MEDTRONIC; STRYKER; TISSUEMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002361-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755991
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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