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title: "All Wales Orthopaedic Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-07-01"
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# All Wales Orthopaedic Framework

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478d2

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement for the All Wales Orthopaedic Framework. The framework aims to renew the existing agreement for orthopaedic implants, with an estimated value of £33,000,000 per annum. The tender will involve pre-tender dialogue in August-September 2024, with an invitation to tender expected between November 2024 and January 2025.

This opportunity in the healthcare industry offers business growth potential for suppliers of orthopaedic implants and related products. Interested parties can participate in providing a range of products and services under different lots, including hip implants, knee implants, trauma fixations, spinal implants, and more. This tender presents opportunities for suppliers to engage with NHS Wales through value-based solutions and innovations to enhance patient care and outcomes.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is seeking to renew its Framework Agreement (CLI-OJEU-46491) All Wales Trauma, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement framework. The framework agreement is and will continue to be utilised by NHS Wales bodies as defined in the National Health Services (Wales) Act 2006. Please note the estimated value in II.1.5 is 33,000,000.00 GBP per annum. The proposed framework agreement is broken down into Lots detailed within section II.2 Description of this notice. NHS Wales, via NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested Bidders. This will be in the form of a webinar to capture any queries regarding the framework renewal. The event will be held between August-September 2024, date to be confirmed. Interested parties are requested to complete the attached short Questionnaire with subject to read 'Expression of Interest' to: nwssp.procurementcataloguetraumaort@wales.nhs.uk. The questionnaire includes a section to propose any questions in advance of the webinar. Interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered and questionnaire is returned by COB 15th July 2024. The estimated date of publication of the invitation to Tender is November 2024 - January 2025.

### Lot Information

Hip Implants (Primary, Revision and Hemi Arthroplasty)

Primary and Revision Hip Replacement: joint replacement including fractured neck of femur, hemi arthroplasty, bespoke and custom made. Additional information: Items included in this Lot of the Framework Agreement include the following: Acetabular cups and shells Acetabular liners Femoral stems Femoral heads Femoral necks Hip accessories Hemi-arthroplasty (Fractured neck of femur) Cutting blocks/Guides Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Knee Implants (Primary and Revision)

Primary and Revision Knee Replacement: joint replacement including partial knees, bespoke and custom made implants. Additional information: Bicondylar femoral Unicondylar femoral Hinged/linked femoral Patello/femoral Pre-assembled tibial component, bicondylar, hinged/linked, unicondylar Tibial tray, bicondylar, unicondylar, hinged/linked Meniscal, bicondylar, unicondylar Patella Knee accessories Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Trauma: Internal and External Fixation and Consumables

All trauma specific and implants, by way of emergency trauma and non-reconstructive and congenital correction implants, external fixation devices and consumables. Elective subspecialty plating and patient care in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and cranio. Maxillofacial implants are also included. Additional information: Items included: Large fragment Small fragment Hip screws Hip plates Hand and wrist Foot and ankle Medullary nailing Periarticular plating Standard uniplanar fixator Ring fixator Hybrid fixator Pinless fixator Drill bits Kirschner wires Neuro Midface Mandible Maxilla Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Spinal

Orthopaedic spinal implants and consumables including spine specific cements and substitutes. Additional information: Items included: Cervical - anterior Cervical - posterior Thoracic Lumbar Reconstruction Fusion systems Spine-specific biologic products Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Bone Preparation

Bone cement, mixing systems, pulse lavage, bone substitutes, cement pressurisers, cement removal and associated products. Additional information: Items in this Lot include the following: Simple bone cement Antibiotic bone cement (e.g. Tobramycin and Gentamycin) Bone cement mixing systems Pulse lavage Cement Plugs Cement Moulds Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

All capital and consumable items required for arthroscopic surgery including all stack systems, hardware and consumables for resection and ablation. All specialist instrumentation, disposables and implants for soft tissue repair and mobilisation. Additional information: Items following: ACL Arthroscopy pump systems Shaver systems and accessories Bone anchors Meniscal and cartilage repairs Rotator cuff Small joints Radio frequency consumables Arthroscopic camera stacks and accessories Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Orthopaedic Power Tools and Consumables.

Large bone, trauma, high speed and specialist power tools including all loan agreements, purchase options, maintenance and all associated costs. Additional information: Items in this Lot include the following: Drills Saws Ultrasound bone growth systems General orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Biologics

All biologic and synthetic bone and soft tissue substitutes and additional products such as platelet separation systems. Additional information: Items in this Lot include the following: Allografts Xenografts Demineralised bone matrix Cancellous bone chips Bone substitutes Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

Value Based Solutions and Innovation

As part of NHS Wales' drive to improve efficiency across the service, NWSSP is seeking value-based opportunities In order to understand what solutions may be available in the current market, suppliers will be able to submit plans to determine how partnerships/services/solutions can be developed with participating Organisations including what products and/or services are available to facilitate Value Based Healthcare Outcomes, what support will be given and under what circumstances. Crucially what benefits and efficiencies can be expected from them. Additional information: This includes but is not limited to: Patient planning Overall cost of care reduction Storage solutions for consigned stock Addressing the issues of unbalanced or overstocked product Equipment and technological platforms Patient pathway optimisation - affecting the patient end to end journey and patient experience. Equipment & innovation solutions which optimise patient care/rehabilitation.

Extremities Arthroplasty

Shoulder, elbow, ankle, small joint reconstruction and fracture management through prosthetic arthroplasty including bespoke and custom-made implants. Additional information: Items included: Shoulder humeral Shoulder glenoid Shoulder accessories Elbow,humeral Elbow,ulnar Elbow,radial Elbow,pre-assembled Elbow accessories Finger Ankle,tala Ankle,tibial tray Ankle,pre-assembled tibial Ankle,meniscal Ankle accessories Toe Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation Robotics and consumables Wearables Capital Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019978-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000,000 |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants
- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2024 at 15:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019978-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142371
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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