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title: "Pacemakers, ICDs & CRTs"
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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: "2019-12-19"
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# Pacemakers, ICDs & CRTs

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591695

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, frequently referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking contracts for the supply of various cardiac devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRTs. The tender, titled "Pacemakers, ICDs & CRTs," is part of the goods category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. This open procurement process is currently in the contract award stage, with key dates including the contract award date on 10th December 2019 and a submission deadline that was previously established for 30th September 2019. The products procured will be distributed to NHS health boards across Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers of medical devices, particularly those specialising in cardiac care technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply pacemakers, defibrillators, and associated medical accessories would find themselves well-suited to participate in this tender. The framework agreement allows multiple suppliers to share the contract, enhancing the potential for business growth within the healthcare sector. Suppliers that can meet the quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender may establish long-term relationships with NHS Scotland, given the potential for contract extensions and replenishments over time.

## Notice

This is for the supply of a Single/Double Chamber Pacemakers, Single/Double Chamber ICD & CRTs, Leads and Accessories, Implantable Loop Recorders, Leadless Pacemaker and Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope. These products can be purchased by individual health boards or by a group of health boards and are delivered direct to each acute site across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Dual Chamber Pacemaker (Standard & Advanced)

The supply of a dual-chamber pacemakers. This is a small, electrical device that can be implanted into the chest to regulate the heartbeat. It works by generating electric impulses that are sent to the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart, thereby stimulating contractions and allowing the two chambers to maintain rhythm. These products are used within a clinical setting across NHS Scotland. We awarded five (5) suppliers to be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

CRT-P Bipolar Pacemaker

The supply of a CRT-P defibrillation. This is a standard treatment for selected patients with heart failure and is used across various acute sites across NHS Scotland by Clinically trained personnel. We have awarded four (4) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

CRT-D Advanced

We require a CRT-D Advanced Pacemaker. This is a cardiac resynchronization therapy implantable cardioverter defibrillator (CRT-D) is a type of specialized ICD used to treat heart failure. This product is used across various sites across NHS Scotland and used by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded four (4) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Suppler Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

ICD Dual Chamber Standard

The supply of a ICD Dual Chamber Standard Pacemaker. This is a Implantable cardioverter defibrillator which is able to preform cardioversion, defibrillation and pacing of the heart. This product is implanted across various NHS Scotland sites by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded four (4) Suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

ICD Dual Chamber Advanced

The supply of a ICD Dual Chamber Advanced Pacemaker. This is a Implantable cardioverter defibrillator which is able to preform cardioversion, defibrillation and pacing of the heart. This product is implanted across various NHS Scotland sites by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded Four (4) suppliers to this Lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

ICD Single Chamber Standard

The supply of a ICD Single Chamber Standard Pacemaker. This is a Implantable cardioverter defibrillator which is able to preform cardioversion, defibrillation and pacing of the heart. This product is implanted across various NHS Scotland sites by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded Four (4) suppliers this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

ICD Single Chamber Advanced

The supply of a ICD Single Chamber Advanced Pacemaker. This is a Implantable cardioverter defibrillator which is able to preform cardioversion, defibrillation and pacing of the heart. This product is implanted across various NHS Scotland sites by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded Four (4) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

SICD

The supply of a Subcutaneous ICD pacemaker, this is implanted under the skin and delivers therapy without the need for wires implanted in the heart. These products are used across various sites across NHS Scotland and implanted by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded One (1) Supplier will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Leadless Pacemaker

The supply of a leadless pacemaker. This is a small self-contained device that is inserted in the right ventricle of the heart and is used across NHS Scotland by clinically trained personnel. This lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) and/or Two (2). This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award. We have awarded One (1) supplier this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope

The supply of a Absorbable Anti bacterial Envelope. this is designed to stabilize the device and helps reduce the risk of infection and Is used with a range of differing pacemakers across NHS Scotland. This lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) and/or Two (2). This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award. We have awarded Two (2) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Leads & Accessories

The supply of a range of Leads and Accessories to support the range of Pacemakers, ICD & CRT's that are listed on this framework. This lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) to Twelve(12). This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award. We have awarded Five (5) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Box Change Only

The supply of Box Change Only (CRT-P Standard Box, CRT-P Advanced Pacemaker, CRT-P Bipolar Pacemaker, CRT-D Standard Pacemaker, CRT-D Advanced Pacemaker, ICD Dual Chamber Standard Pacemaker, ICD Dual Chamber Advanced Pacemaker, ICD Dual Chamber Advanced Pacemaker, ICD Single Chamber Standard Pacemaker, ICD Single Chamber Advanced Pacemaker and SICD Pacemaker) This lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) to Twelve (12). We have awarded Five (5) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award. This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

H.I.S Pacing

The supply of a range of H.I.S pacing leads and delivery systems to support cardiac rhythmic patients across NHS Scotland and will used by clinically trained personnel. This Lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) and Two (2). This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award. We have awarded Three (3) suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Single Chamber Pacemaker (Standard & Advanced)

The supply of a single chamber pacemaker. This is a pacemaking device for the heart with a single lead, directed either to the atria or the ventricles. The artificial pacemaker is used to regulate the heartbeat of a patient with natural pacemaking problems and is implanted in a hospital setting in a brief surgery. These products are used within a clinical setting across NHS Scotland. We awarded five (5) Suppliers being awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

CRT-P Standard Pacemaker

The supply of a CRT-P Pacemaker (Standard). This is an implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with heart failure. The device monitors the heart's rhythm, detects irregularities and corrects with electrical impulses. These products are used in various acute sites across NHS Scotland used by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded three (3) suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

CRT-P Advanced Pacemaker

The supply of a CRT-P Pacemaker (Advanced). This is an implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with heart failure. The device monitors the heart's rhythm, detects irregularities and corrects with electrical impulses. These products are used in various acute sites across NHS Scotland used by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded four (4) Suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

CRT-D Standard

The supply of a CRT-D Standard Pacemaker. This is a cardiac resynchronization therapy implantable cardioverter defibrillator (CRT-D) is a type of specialized ICD used to treat heart failure. This product is used across various sites across NHS Scotland and used by clinically trained personnel. We have awarded Four (4) Suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

Implantable Loop Recorders

The supply of an implantable loop recorder, also known as an insertable cardiac monitor. This is a small device that is implanted just under the skin of the chest for cardiac monitoring. These products are used in a clinical setting across NHS Scotland by clinical trained personnel. This lot will be an unscored lot, limited to bidders who have been successful in being awarded to Lots One (1) and /or Two (2). This Lot will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award. We have awarded Three (3) suppliers to this as a multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375818 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500,000 |

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT MEDICAL; BIOTRONIK; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC; MEDTRONIC; MICROPORT CRM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33182210 - Pacemaker

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375818
- 29 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364996
- 27 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364492

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364492
  Pacemakers, ICD & CRTs - This is for the supply of a Single/Double Chamber Pacemakers, Single/Double Chamber ICD & CRTs, Leads and Accessories, Implantable Loop Recorders, Leadless Pacemaker and Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope. These products can be purchased by individual health boards or by a group of health boards and are delivered direct to each acute site across Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375818
  Pacemakers, ICDs & CRTs - This is for the supply of a Single/Double Chamber Pacemakers, Single/Double Chamber ICD & CRTs, Leads and Accessories, Implantable Loop Recorders, Leadless Pacemaker and Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope. These products can be purchased by individual health boards or by a group of health boards and are delivered direct to each acute site across Scotland.

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