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title: "Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation)"
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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: "2024-02-09"
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# Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000729055

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland is renewing a framework for the supply of electrosurgical devices, including simultaneous cut & coagulation devices and uterine ablation devices, with an annual value not exceeding £6M. The tender covers multiple lots and is currently in the award stage, with a contract recently signed on 8th January 2024. The location for delivery is expected to be within the UK (specifically region UKM) for NHS Scotland.

This procurement process presents opportunities for suppliers specialising in healthcare products and medical devices. Businesses providing electrosurgical devices, especially those with prior experience in supplying to healthcare or public sector organisations, would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The large-scale suppliers already involved in this contract reflect the competitive landscape, with opportunities for both established and SME suppliers to contribute to the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Electrosurgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. - Simultaneous Cut & Coagulation devices - Uterine Ablation devices It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 6M excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Simultaneous Cutting/Coagulation Systems

We require a range of devices specific to the purpose of Simultaneous cutting/coagulation, used for open and minimally invasive surgery, that can be used in a Procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by appropriate trained personnel. These products are available in a range of sizes. Typically, we see these products in 3 sizes Open Procedure standard length, Laparoscopic standard length and Laparoscopic long Length and usually fit down standardly available trocars Packaging must be GS1 Compliant and clearly reference: - Size, Lot number, Expiration data, UKCE mark, Sterile & Single Use

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

Uterine Ablation Systems

We require a range of devices specific to the purpose of Endometrial Ablation Systems and/ or Intrauterine Resection Systems, used for Internal surgery, that can be used in a procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute Setting by appropriate trained personnel. These products are available in different sizes. Packaging must be GS1 Compliant and clearly reference: - Size, Lot number, Expiration data, UKCE mark, Sterile & Single Use

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

NP56623 Electrosurgical Devices Innovation / Enhanced Services 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 Innovative products related to the Framework Reduced Readmission Rate Lower Costs Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting Enhanced Inventory Management Bidders should submit details of any service offered or innovation soon to be available, 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 volumes on Lots 1-13 inclusive, will positively impact on patient care and/or commitment volume prices for Health boards. Only bidders who have tendered items for consideration to lot 1 &/or lot 2 will be able to submit a tender to this lot. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. 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

Combination Lot - Electrosurgical Device Combinations (Unscored)

We require a range of Electrosurgical devices used for simultaneous cutting/coagulation, Endometrial Ablation and/or Intrauterine Resection used for open and minimally invasive surgery, that can be used in a Procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by appropriate trained personnel. Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of volume commitments of applicable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1&2, detailing additional discounts in return for combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards. Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Cut & Coagulation and Uterine Ablation electrosurgical devices Market Share for 1 health board, multiple boards and/or All of Scotland. (Current spend circa GBP 5.9Mpa). Only bidders who have submitted a bid for lot 1 &/or lot 2 can submit to this lot. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498469 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,900,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,500,000 |

## 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 | EH11 4EP |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED MEDICAL; BBRAUN AVITUM; BRENNAN & CO NI; ERBE MEDICAL; HOLOGIC; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; JUNE MEDICAL; KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK; KEBOMED; MEDTRONIC; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PRO HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498469
- 26 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489098
- 25 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477050

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477050
  Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Ablation) - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Electrosurgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 5M excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489098
  Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation) - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Electrosurgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. - Simultaneous Cut & Coagulation devices - Uterine Ablation devices It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 6M excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498469
  Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation) - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Electrosurgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. - Simultaneous Cut & Coagulation devices - Uterine Ablation devices It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 6M excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343ThebuyerisusingPCS-TendertoconductthisITTexercise.TheProjectcodeisXXXXX.Formoreinformationsee:http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343(SCRef:754548)
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729055
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-practices-in-procurement-toolkit/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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