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title: "Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550734"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-02-06"
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# Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550734

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process titled "Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & Consumables". This procurement, classified under the health industry category, is located in Edinburgh, UK, with an established procurement method of open procedure. The tender is currently complete, having transitioned from its planning stage and culminated in contract awards on 8 January 2019, primarily benefitting all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in medical and surgical equipment, particularly those offering arthroscopy-related products. Suitable competitors include established manufacturers and large suppliers capable of delivering high-quality equipment and consumables within the NHS framework. Given the competitive environment and the health sector's ongoing demand for innovative surgical solutions, businesses leveraging functional characteristics and cost efficiency will be best positioned to succeed in future tenders of this nature.

## 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, 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

Arthroscopy Resection Equipment

We require Resection Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Arthroscopic Resection equipment sets should allow easy and safe exploration and treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical management of tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage procedures. Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot One (1) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Arthroscopy Fluid Management

We require Fluid Management Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Arthroscopic Fluid Management equipment should facilitate easy and safe exploration and treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical management of tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage procedures. Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor, be leakage free, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Two (2) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Arthroscopy Implantable Equipment

We require implantable Equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Implantable equipment should allow easy and safe treatment of joints during minimally invasive surgical procedures on tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage. Where the implants are part of a set or sub assembly, they should fit together intuitively using standard and identified tools, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot Three (3) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of seven (7) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised.

Arthroscopy Consumables

We require single use, sterile, consumable equipment for use in a wide range of NHSS Arthroscopy/ sports medicine surgical procedures. Consumables shall facilitate easy and safe treatment of the joints during minimally invasive surgical procedures on tissue, meniscus, cartilage and ligament damage. Where the consumables work as part of an Arthroscopy control unit and handpiece assembly, they should be compatible for use with a wide range of suppliers equipment as defined in Lots One (1) & and two (2) and fit together intuitively using standard and identified tools, and be able to be used as part of an Arthroscopic system. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. This Lot is intended to allow access to the Framework to third (3rd) party consumable suppliers who do not manufacture their own control units, but whose products are compatible with that of those suppliers who do. Lot Four (4) has been awarded as an Unranked Multi Supplier Unranked Framework to a maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344768 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ARTHREX; CONMED; EXACTECH; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; SMITH & NEPHEW; STRYKER; ZIMMER BIOMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures
- 33141128 - Needles for sutures
- 33141220 - Cannulae
- 33141411 - Scalpels and blades
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33692510 - Intravenous fluids
- 42113172 - Blades
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44512910 - Drill bits

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344768
- 6 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330774
- 6 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330772
- 31 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326901

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326901
  Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables - 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, 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').
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344768
  Purchase of Arthroscopy Equipment, Implants & consumables - 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 Arthroscopic Equipment, 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').

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550734
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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