--- title: "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047d85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047d85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d85.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2025-02-19" --- # https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047d85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047d85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d85.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain has launched an active tender process seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of minimally invasive surgery instruments, equipment, and maintenance services, under the main procurement category of goods. The contracting authority, NHS Supply Chain, headquartered at Wellington House, London, manages this tender process. The total estimated value of this procurement is approximately £543,000,000 GBP. Interested suppliers can register their interest and access the tender documents through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal. The tender includes multiple lots, covering a range of medical consumables such as clips and clip appliers, advanced energy devices, surgical stapling devices, and maintenance services for laparoscopic equipment. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 22nd April 2025, with the award period starting on 23rd April 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment and consumables industry. Companies specialising in advanced medical devices, laparoscopic instruments, and surgical maintenance services are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework agreement offers potential for substantial sales volume and long-term partnership with NHS Supply Chain, enhancing supplier visibility within the UK healthcare sector. Additionally, successful suppliers will have opportunities to provide value-added services and discounted pricing, incentivising commitment and bulk-buy initiatives from NHS entities and other related bodies. The framework's duration, with options for extension up to a total period of 48 months, promises ongoing business stability and customer engagement. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply of - Minimally Invasive Surgery Instruments and Equipment and Maintenance Services. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS131,000,000 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. ### Lot Information Clips & Clip Appliers This lot is for the supply of Clips & Clip Appliers for open, laparascopic, other minimally invasive approaches, including but not limited to the below; ( Excludes aneurysm clips) Ligation products Clips and clips cartridges Clip appliers Clip removers Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Advanced Energy Based Devices This lot is for the supply of Advanced Energy Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Advanced Bipolar Energy Bipolar Energy Argon Energy Ultra-Sonic Energy Dual Energy (Advanced Bipolar and Ultrasonic) Plasma Energy Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Surgical Stapling Devices This lot is for the supply of Surgical Stapling Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Open Stapling Laparoscopic Stapling Circular Stapling Haemorrhoidal Stapling Multi-Purpose Stapling System (Open, Laparoscopic, Circular) Purse String Clamp Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS26,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Minimally Invasive Surgery Instrument, Devices and Consumables This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Accessories Single Use Instrumentation Electrosurgery Gamma Probes Morcellation Needle Products Retraction Products Specimen Retrieval Bags Suction Irrigation Telescopic & Light Devices Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS19,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Trocar Systems and Accessories This lot is for the supply of Trocars, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Single use trocars Reusable and hybrid trocars Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS19,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Gynaecological Endoscopy and Uterine Ablation This lot is for the supply of Gynaecological Endoscopy, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Endometrial Ablation System Hysteroscopy Uterine Manipulator Uterine Tissue Removal System Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS12,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedure Kits This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Kits. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. Maintenance of Minimally Invasive Surgery Instruments and Equipment This lot is for the Servicing & Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS9,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005880-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £543,000,000 | | Lots value | £543,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies - 33141122 - Surgical staples - 33141126 - Ligatures - 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit - 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices - 33168100 - Endoscopes - 33169000 - Surgical instruments - 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment - 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005880-2025 - 23 Jan 2025 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002445-2025 - 15 Jul 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021722-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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