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title: "NP67524 Neurosurgery"
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# NP67524 Neurosurgery

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043bbb

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has awarded a framework contract titled "NP67524 Neurosurgery." This procurement falls under the industry category of Medical Consumables and involves various neurosurgery-related products, such as Neurosurgical Drill Nose cones & Burrs, Dural Sealant and applicator, Dural Substitute, CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags, Shunt Valves, Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws, Skull Pins, Aneurysm Clips & Clip Applicators, and Raney Clips & Clip Applicators. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, is in the Award and Contract stage as of 3rd September 2024, with contracts signed on 29th August 2024. The value of the entire framework is summed over multiple lots, with the largest contract for CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags amounting to £1,550,000. The contract will benefit various regions across the UKM domain.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in neurosurgery consumables and related medical instruments. SMEs and larger companies alike, such as Delta Surgical Ltd, Integra NeuroSciences Limited, B. Braun Medical Limited, Medtronic Limited, Stryker UK, Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd, and Minim Healthcare Ltd have successfully secured lots in this framework, indicating a competitive but rewarding landscape. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality, CE-marked, latex-free, single-use products, and those with strong clinical endorsements and robust quality standards (including ISO 9001:2008) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement. The framework also stipulates comprehensive support and training provisions, creating additional value for suppliers who can offer superior service alongside their products.

## Notice

This framework will cover Neurosurgery consumables and specifically related products. The current lot structure is as follows: - Lot 1 - Neurosurgical Drill Nose cones & Burrs - Lot 2 - Dural Sealant and applicator - Lot 3 - Dural Substitute - Lot 4 - CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags - Lot 5 - Shunt Valves - Lot 6 - Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws - Lot 7 - Skull Pins - Lot 8 - Aneurysm Clips & Clip Applicators - Lot 9 - Raney Clips & Clip Applicators

### Lot Information

Neurosurgical Drill Nose cones & 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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Dural Sealant 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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

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 is designed to facilitate a watertight closure. A Dural substitute needs to be able to bridge gaps and regenerate Dural tissue.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

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).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Aneurysm Clips & Clip 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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Raney Clips & Clip 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).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods 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/028119-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,050,000 |

## 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) |
| Additional buyers | B32AD413DB7972006DE0F3731D96197E; NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; DELTA SURGICAL; INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; MEDTRONIC; MINIM HEALTHCARE; STRYKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028119-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016391-2024
- 21 Feb 2024 at 10:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005635-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776767
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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