--- title: "Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052897" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052897" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052897.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052897.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052897 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052897) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052897.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, recognized as NHS National Services Scotland, is spearheading a substantial procurement initiative valued at GBP 340 million. This project involves the acquisition of orthopaedic trauma and extremity implants and consumables, corresponding to classification "33183100 - Orthopaedic implants." The procurement is targeted at NHS Scotland health entities and is part of a framework agreement with a potential five-year term. This contract covers various product lots including cranial maxillo-facial, elbow, wrist and hand, and broader extremity procedures, reflecting the diverse needs of the Scottish healthcare sector. The tender, following an open procedure method, will conclude on 24 July 2025, with the framework agreement expected to commence immediately thereafter. This expansive procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the orthopaedic sector, comprising a total of 21 active lots. Firms specializing in medical devices and healthcare solutions stand to benefit greatly, especially those providing high-quality products with competitive pricing. The inclusion of criteria like quality, service, support, sustainability, and price underscores a comprehensive evaluation approach, facilitating suppliers to demonstrate their full value propositions. Moreover, the framework's allowance for electronic catalogues and potential extensions further creates room for strategic partnerships with NHS Scotland, promoting market stability and standardisation. Suppliers can participate in numerous lots, fostering enhanced collaboration within the NHS and enabling growth in the Scottish medical device market. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities') ### Lot Information Cranial Maxillo Facial (CMF) products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Cranial Maxillo Facial (CMF) invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 9 should include only those products relevant to CMF Procedures Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Elbow, Wrist & Hand products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Elbow, Wrist & Hand invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 10 should include only those products relevant to Elbow, Wrist & Hand procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Shoulder & Clavicle products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Shoulder & Clavicle invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 11 should include only those products relevant to Shoulder & Clavicle procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Tibia & Femur products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Tibia & Femur invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 12 should include only those products relevant to Tibia & Femur procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Pelvis & Hip & Torso products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Pelvis, Hip & Torso invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 13 should include only those products relevant to Pelvis, Hip & Torso procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Foot & Ankle products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Foot & Ankle invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 14 should include only those products relevant to Foot & Ankle procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority External Fixation products We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS External Fixation surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 15 should include only those products relevant to External Fixation procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Universal Pins, Screws & Plates We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 16 should include only those Pins, Screws, plates and consumable products which are of universal use in more than one of the previous Lots 9-15 procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Bone Graft & Biomaterials We require bone graft and biomaterials for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 17 should include any bone graft &/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Trauma and/or Extremity procedures. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Other items not covered by previous lots -Unscored Lot We require products related to use in NHSS Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Products intended to be bid here should include any item related to the overall remit of the Framework but which cannot be included within any specific Lot. For absolute clarity, no item included here should be present in your bid for any other Lot, and priority should be given to inclusion in defined lots where possible. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. " Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority 3D Printed/ Custom items - Unscored Lot We require products related to use in NHSS Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Products intended to be bid here should include any 3D Printed or customised item specific to a patient related to the overall remit of the Framework but which cannot be included within any other specific Lot. Products to be included here may be bespoke and custom, but should be able to be catalogued by unique part number and corresponding description. Catalogued items should be able to be purchased on a repeatable basis. e.g. P/N abc123 - base material costs + P/N def456/7/8 - Customisation fee s/m/l or similar. For the avoidance of doubt, no product should be tendered here which can only be priced once case specifics are known. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Combination Lot - Unscored We require Orthopaedic Implants for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of Trauma & Extremities products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-19, with additional discounts in return for additional combined market share commitment from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards. Please put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from 0-100 Contract Price. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Trauma & Extremities for Scotland up to and including 100% market share for NHS Scotland. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Enhanced Service & Innovation Lot - Unscored Bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as: - Reduced Waiting Times - Streamlined Patient Pathway - Reduced Hospital Bed Days - Reduced Readmission Rate - Lower Costs - Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting - Enhanced Inventory Management - Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award. Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment market share on Lots 1-19 inclusive, will positively impact commitment prices for Health boards. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to a Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement i.e. a Glenoid component, a Glenosphere component, a Humeral Stem component, a Humeral plate/tray component, a metaphyseal component and appropriate locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 3,200 non commitment price. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Dynamic Hip Screw - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Dynamic Hip Screw invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 2 should include only those products relevant to a Dynamic Hip Screw Procedure i.e. a DHS Plate, and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 140 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Locking Ankle Tubular Plate - Ceiling price applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Locking Ankle Tubular Plate invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 3 should include only those products relevant to a Locking Ankle Tubular Plate Procedure i.e a Locking Tubular plate and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 450 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Titanium Distal Radial Volar - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Titanium Distal Radius Volar invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 4 should include only those products relevant to a Distal Radius Volar Procedure i.e. a DVR plate and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 450 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Standard Tibial Nail - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Standard Tibial Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 5 should include only those products relevant to a Standard Tibial Nail Procedure i.e. standard tibial nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 460 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Short cephalomedullary nail for proximal femoral fractures (hip fractures) - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 6 should include only those products relevant to a Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Procedure i.e. Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 420 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority. Long cephalomedullary nail for proximal femoral fractures (hip fractures including those with subtrochanteric / femoral shaft extension) - Ceiling Price Applies We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 7 should include only those products relevant to a Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Procedure i.e. Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 650 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority Periarticular Cannulated Screw Titanium Small & Large, or SS Small & Large - Ceiling Prices Apply We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Periarticular Cannulated Screw ( a)Titanium Small , b)Titanium large, c)SS Small & d)SS large) invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 8 should include only those products relevant to a Periarticular Cannulated Screw Procedure i.e. Periarticular Cannulated Screw a) Titanium Small, b)Titanium Large, c) Stainless Steel Small & d) Stainless Steel Large and appropriate guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed a)GBP 80, b)GBP 105, c)GBP 70 & d)GBP 90 Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months 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/073983-2025 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £55,000,000 | ## 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) | | 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 | 27 | | Supplier names | ACUMED; ADLER ORTHO; ARTHREX; BIOMET; BONE SUPPORT; CENOBIOLOGICS; ENOVIS SURGICAL GB; EXACTECH; HOSPITAL INNOVATION; IDEAL MED; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; JOINT OPERATIONS (UK; JRI ORTHOPAEDICS; KLS MARTIN; LAVENDER MEDICAL; LINK ORTHOPAEDICS; LOCKDOWN MEDICAL; MEDARTIS; ORTHOFIX; ORTHOHOUSE; ORTHOMOTION MEDICAL; ORTHOSOLUTIONS; OSTEOTEC; STRYKER; SUMMIT MEDICAL; SURGICAL HOLDINGS; TJ SMITH AND NEPHEW LTD (TRADING AS SMITH & NEPHEW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073983-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028366-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799990 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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