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title: "Surgical Robots, Consumables and Related Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Surgical Robots, Consumables and Related Services

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff6f

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is overseeing the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Surgical Robots, Consumables and Related Services." This procurement is intended to form a Framework Agreement for NHS SBS Approved Organisations, covering regions such as the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The process is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement deadline for interested bidders to submit a questionnaire by 6th February 2026. The Framework Agreement is scheduled to commence on 24th May 2027, with a contract period running until 23rd May 2031, and is valued at up to £180 million. The procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on medical consumables, surgical instruments, and industrial robots, ensuring that NHS Trusts and other public sector bodies have access to high-quality, sustainable, and socially valuable supplies.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers in the medical technology sector, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions in surgical robotics, along with consumables and maintenance services, would be well-suited to participate. The Framework will favour suppliers that excel in quality, value for money, and sustainable practices. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to not only expand their clientele within the NHS network but also to establish long-term commercial relationships across various healthcare and public sector organisations. Potential bidders are encouraged to participate in market engagement sessions to better align their offerings with the tender requirements.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intend to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Surgical Robots, Consumables and Related Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. It is intended (at this stage) that this will be a single lot framework for Surgical Robots, Consumables and Related Services, including, but not limited to: Capital purchase of a Surgical Robot Rental options Short-term and long-term leasing options Pay-per-use payment options Fully managed service plans Training available via approved suppliers Consumables and services relating to the surgical robot (This lotting structure will be explored during the pre market engagement). The Goods and Services will be supplied through a Framework Agreement that allows NHS Trusts (and wider public sector where applicable) access to a range of pre-approved suppliers. The suppliers will be awarded based on their ability to meet strict quality standards and value for money. We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender.

### Planning Information

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. 
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
Potential Bidders wishing to be considered for this agreement should express their interest by reading the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) introduction document and completing and submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire on SAP Ariba before 1200 hours on Friday 6th February 2026, further information regarding the proposed framework can be found within these documents. 
The aim of this PME questionnaire is to notify and consult the market of our plans and to gauge interest in this opportunity from potential suppliers. We will be exploring the option of an Open Framework at this stage and this will be confirmed in the UK 4 Tender Notice for this procurement. 
NHS SBS also intends to hold market engagement sessions with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement. This will take place from January 2026 to April 2026. 
https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110001646?anId=ANONYMOUS
NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this notice. The eSourcing system we will use is SAP Ariba. (Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework if invited to do so.)
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 May 2027 - 23 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2026
  5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110001646?anId=ANONYMOUS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

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