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title: "NP675/18 Neurosurgery Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000556545"
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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: "2019-03-18"
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# NP675/18 Neurosurgery Consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000556545

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender titled "NP675/18 Neurosurgery Consumables," aimed at securing neurosurgery-specific consumables within the healthcare industry. The procurement process is currently complete, with the tender period having ended on 22 October 2018. This open procedure allows for broad participation and covers several delivery addresses across the UKM region. Key contracts arising from this framework include notable allocations for items such as Dural sealants, nose cones, and shunt valves, with awarded suppliers that consist of reputable organisations like Integra NeuroSciences Limited and B. Braun Medical Limited, among others.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in neurosurgery products and related consumables. Companies that can meet quality standards and demonstrate technical capability are encouraged to explore participation in future tenders and framework agreements. Suppliers sufficiently qualified in manufacturing sterile, single-use medical products and with the capacity for timely delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the framework agreement provides further potential for ongoing business growth, particularly for large suppliers looking to establish robust partnerships within the NHS framework.

## Notice

This Framework is for the supply of neurosurgery specific consumables.

### Lot Information

Nose Cones and Cutting Burrs

A drill nose cone should fit onto a generic high speed surgical drill. Different cutting burrs can be attached to the drill via the nose cone. The cutting burrs must be single use and single pack. We envisage awarding 8 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Dural Sealant System and applicator

A Dural sealant is designed to facilitate watertight closure of an intact Dura. This can be used alongside other methods of Dural repair such as sutures. Dural Sealant is used in high leak-risk areas. A Dural sealant needs to be strongly adherent and resist physiological pressure. We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Dural Substitute

Dural substitute is a synthetic or animal derived replacement for the Dura and is used when Dural tissue is missing or inadequate. This Dural substitute id designed to facilitate a watertight closure. A Dural substitute needs to be able to bridge gaps and regenerate Dural tissue. We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Shunt Valves

Shunt valves allow a fixed amount of CSF drainage. A programmable shunt valve provides the option of changing the opening pressure of the valve. An important tool in hydrocephalus, especially in complex cases such as paediatric cases. We envisage awarding 9 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws

A screw and plate fixation system for bone (cranial or spinal). The screws need to be low profile so that they are not visible through the skin. We envisage awarding 8 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Skull Pins

Skull pins are used for cranial stabilisation, inserted in the skull clamp to fixate the patient's head during surgery. The skull pins need to fit the Mayfield (this is the skull clamp). We envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Raney Clips

Raney Clips are used to prevent wound bleeding after incision for craniotomy. They must be east to apply, whilst still maintaining haemostasis. (single Use) We envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Aneurysm Clips and Applicators

An aneurysm clip is a small metallic clip that fits alongside the neck of an aneurysm to prevent blood from entering. The clip stays permanently clamped on the aneurysm. Each clip is applied with a compatible applicator that preserves the closing force of the clip. The clips should be MRI compatible. We envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags

A catheter used for CSF management and disorders of CSF flow, including the collection bag. This product needs to be antibiotic impregnated. We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348944 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 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 | £6,050,000 |

## 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; DELTA SURGICAL; FANNIN; INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; MEDTRONIC; STRYKER; TISSUEMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348944
- 14 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331367
  NP675/18 Neurosurgery Consumables - This Framework is for the supply of neurosurgery specific consumables.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348944
  NP675/18 Neurosurgery Consumables - This Framework is for the supply of neurosurgery specific consumables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556545
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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