--- title: "Total Surgical Instruments Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051d19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Total Surgical Instruments Solutions Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051d19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d19.json) ## Summary Supply Chain Coordination Limited is managing the procurement for "Total Surgical Instruments Solutions" which aims to provide a comprehensive framework for surgical instruments in the UK. The tender process, initiated under an open procedure, covers various categories including single-use instruments, reusable instruments, scalpel blades and handles, managed services, repair and maintenance, sterilisation services, and recycling services. This procurement, with a total estimated value of £2 billion and above the threshold, is currently at the tender stage following preliminary market engagement that began in June 2025. The latest updates have extended the tender submission deadline to 31 March 2026, while the deadline for enquiries ended on 18 March 2026. The tender is aimed at facilitating NHS Trusts and other entities in the healthcare sector with a focus on goods delivery within the United Kingdom. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in surgical instruments and healthcare services, particularly those involved in manufacturing, maintenance, and supply chain management. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria facilitate their participation. With a diverse range of lots encompassing direct sales and managed services, companies can benefit from engaging through various routes, including the NHS Supply Chain portal. The inclusion of innovation and social value in the award criteria emphasises the potential for businesses to contribute positively while adapting to modern procurement demands. This framework agreement, with provisions for incremental extensions, offers a long-term partnership prospect for suppliers eager to enhance their footprint in the healthcare industry. ## Notice The proposed Framework is for the supply of Surgical Instruments including Single Use Surgical Instruments, Reusable Surgical Instruments, Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Handles and Blade Removers, Repair and Maintenance , Surgical Instruments and Metal Instrument Recycling, Sterilisation Services Steam/Gas/Radiation, Total, Surgical, Instruments Managed, Service / Supply disposable / reusable instruments /Maintenance / Replacement / Sterilisation services. ### Lot Information Single Use Instruments & Packs The scope of Lot 1 - Single use Surgical instruments intended for use in a wide range of medical and surgical procedures including cutting, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures, without connection to any active medical device. Product lines in this Lot are intended to be disposed of after use and must be clearly marked as such on the product and the primary packaging to inform the user single use surgical instrument are not intended for repeat autoclaving/sterilisation. Lot 1 comprises of the following Sub Lots: 1. Lot 1 Sub Lot 1 Single Use Scissors 2. Lot 1 Sub Lot 2 Single Use Forceps 3. Lot 1 Sub Lot 3 Single Use Punch Biopsy 4. Lot 1 Sub Lot 4 Single Use Instrument Sets 5. Lot 1 Sub Lot 5 Single Use Retractors 6. Lot 1 Sub Lot 6 Single Use Suction Tubes 7. Lot 1 Sub Lot 7 Single Use Speculums 8. Lot 1 Sub Lot 8 Single Use Cartridge Syringes 9. Lot 1 Sub Lot 9 Single Use Miscellaneous Instruments Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Reusable Surgical Instruments The scope of Lot 2 - Reusable surgical instruments intended for use in a wide range of medical and surgical procedures including cutting, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures, without connection to any active medical device and which can be reused after decontamination and sterilisation procedures have been carried out. Lot 2 comprises of the following Sub Lots: 1. Lot 2 Sub Lot 1 Reusable Scissors 2. Lot 2 Sub Lot 2 Reusable Forceps 3. Lot 2 Sub Lot 3 Reusable Needle Holders 4. Lot 2 Sub Lot 4 Reusable Retractors 5. Lot 2 Sub Lot 5 Reusable Trays and Baskets 6. Lot 2 Sub Lot 6 Reusable Speculums 7. Lot 2 Sub Lot 7 Reusable Ring Cutters 8. Lot 2 Sub Lot 8 Reusable Clamps 9. Lot 2 Sub Lot 9 Reusable Hooks 10. Lot 2 Sub Lot 10 Reusable Miscellaneous Instruments Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Scalpel Blades & Handles Single Use / Re-usable The scope of Lot 3 - Scalpel blades within this lot can include but shall not be limited to: Scalpel blades Scalpel handles to fit the blades Disposable scalpels Blade removers Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Surgical Instruments Managed Service The scope of Lot 4 - Managed service provider (MSP) - that facilitates an end-to end-service, access to new technology, innovation, supply chain management and continuous improvement expertise with the overall objective to minimise the risk of exposure to potential increased costs and for Participating authorities to gain access to service improvements, enhanced patient care and contractual & administrative benefits as part of the offer backed by contractual key performance indicators and ongoing contract management. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Surgical Instruments Repair & Maintenance The scope for Lot 5 - The repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of surgical instruments. The scope of instruments that will require repair, refurbishment and maintenance is wide ranging and are reusable instruments (detailed in lot 2) intended for medical and surgical procedures including cutting, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Surgical Instruments Decontamination and Sterilisation Services The scope of Lot 6 - The reprocessing surgical instruments starting from post procedure to manual cleaning and finally automated cleaning using a washer/disinfector or ultrasonic cleaners. To ensure consistent quality outcomes for patients, the cleaning process requires consistency and standardisation. Lot 6 comprises of the following Sub Lots: 1. Lot 6 Sub Lot 1 Decontamination & Sterilisation Services 2. Lot 6 Sub Lot 2 Decontamination Services 3. Lot 6 Sub Lot 3 Sterilisation Services Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. Surgical Instruments Recycling Services The scope of Lot 7 - The sustainable and compliant route for the recycling of metal surgical instruments encompassing the collection, transportation, segregation, treatment, disposal and trading of the resultant appropriately treated scrap metal waste. There are multiple categories/types of metal devices that are disposed of throughout a healthcare setting and these can be spread across many departments within that setting. In some situations, these devices and items are manufactured from, or contain, valuable metals that can be recovered for potential revenue generating opportunities through appropriate collaboration with specialist healthcare waste management companies. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months. ### Planning Information To help inform a strategy and requirements, NHS Supply Chain (the Authority) would like to consult the market to identify potential suppliers that may be able to supply the goods and services requirements in development; by alerting all interested parties to this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) which will consist of: • Interested suppliers being invited to provide an Expression of Interest (EOI); • Interested parties will be offered an opportunity to attend a supplier day in Nottingham; • Interested suppliers expressing an interest being issued the draft specifications and/or product list in development against which the Authority will seek feedback/assumptions; • Interested suppliers being issued Request for Information (RFI) available for completion; • Participating suppliers being invited to a supplier webinar currently planned for 27/06/2025 (subject to change); and • May lead to further engagement e.g., Telephone calls, Teams calls, and / or face-to-face meetings. The purpose of the notice is to invite and engage interested suppliers to contribute to further development of the specification(s), identify potential routes to market and potential contractual mechanisms for future delivery solutions. Supplier(s) input/feedback may be carried forward at the sole discretion of the Authority, for the purposes of developing the Surgical Instruments Total Solutions requirements and will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating, qualifying nor excluding any potential supplier, in advance of any subsequent formal competitive process. Whilst the Authority anticipates a future competitive tender exercise may be conducted for some or all of the requirements in development, no confirmed timeline can currently be provided. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Please use Jaggaer to submit your ‘Expression of Interest’ against SQ_600 and use the messaging facility to indicate which Lot(s) are of interest to you, and whether you wish to attend the Supplier Day on 27/06/2025 hosted at Equinox House, Nottingham at one of the following times: • EOI Response Deadline: 04 July 2025 @ 10:00 UK time via Jaggaer; • RFI will be published: 04 July 2025 via the dedicated mailbox surgical.instruments@supplychain.nhs.uk; • RFI Response Deadline: 24 July 2025 @ 15:00 hours BST and submitted via surgical.instruments@supplychain.nhs.uk If you wish to attend the Supplier Day, please state one preferred option and provide the nam, title and email address of no more than one (1) attendee per organisation. Please note we are limited on numbers so these will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All enquiries regarding this preliminary market engagement must be conducted via the dedicated mailbox surgical.instruments@supplychain.nhs.uk. Interested suppliers must not communicate directly with NHS Supply Chain outside of the dedicated mailbox. The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the indicative timetable below: • EOI Response Deadline: 04 July 2025 @ 10:00 UK time via e-procurement; • RFI will be published: 04 July 2025 via the dedicated mailbox surgical.instruments@supplychain.nhs.uk; • RFI Response Deadline: 24 July 2025 @ 15:00 hours UK Time and submitted via surgical.instruments@supplychain.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027177-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000,000 | | 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 | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33169000 - Surgical instruments - 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027177-2026 - 5 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019857-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010410-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009164-2026 - 19 Jun 2025 at 08:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033550-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 10:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024633-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027177-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019857-2026 5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010410-2026 5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009164-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033550-2025 19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024633-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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