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title: "Minimally Invasive Surgical Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749685"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2023-11-16"
---

# Minimally Invasive Surgical Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749685

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is planning a tender for the renewal of the National Framework for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, and the deadline for future notice is set for 22nd July 2024. The tender is for goods in the Health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender offers business opportunities for suppliers of Specimen Retrieval Bags, Single Use Trocars, Single Use Instrumentation, Reposable Instrumentation, Reusable Instruments & Accessories, Reposable Trocars, Paediatric Trocars, Suction Irrigation Sets, and Single Use Accessories.

This tender by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products in the Health industry. Businesses providing medical equipment and supplies suitable for surgical procedures, such as Specimen Retrieval Bags, Trocars, and Surgical Instruments, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers need to be prepared to fulfil orders either via the National Distribution Service or direct to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The tender process offers a chance for businesses to secure contracts for the supply of essential surgical products to healthcare facilities.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDS or direct to Health Boards. It is expected that the annual value across all Lots will not exceed GBP 3m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Specimen Retrieval Bags/System

The framework will be to supply Specimen Retrieval Bags to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to Hospitals across NHS Scotland. The range may cover the following and is indicative only: a. 10mm Retrieval Bag

Single Use Trocars

This framework will be to supply Single Use Trocars to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across Scotland. The range may cover the following however this is indicative only: a. Bladeless Trocar 5mm x 100mm and 10 or 12mm x 100mm b. Dilating Tip Trocar 5mm x 100mm and 10 or 12mm x 100mm c. Blunt Tip Trocar 5mm x 100mm and 10 or 12mm x 100mm d. Optical Trocar 5mm x 100mm and 10mm or 12mm x 100mm

Single Use Instrumentation

This framework will be to supply Single Use Instrumentations to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. The range of products may cover the following and is indicative only: a. Curved Scissors b. Atraumatic Grasper with ratchet c. Atraumatic Grasper without ratchet d. Traumatic Grasper with ratchet e. Traumatic Grasper without ratchet f. Dissector (no ratchet)

Reposable Instrumentation

This framework will be to supply Reposable Instrumentation to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to Hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Reusable Instruments & Accessories

This framework will be to supply Reusable Instruments & Accessories to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Reposable Trocars

This framework will be to supply Reposable Trocars to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Paediatric Trocars

This framework will be to supply Paediatric Trocars to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Suction Irrigation Sets

This framework will be to supply Suction Irrigation Sets to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDS (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Single Use Accessories

This framework will be to supply Single Use Accessories to NHS Scotland. The supply route will be either via the NDs (National Distribution Service) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492802 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492802

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492802
  Minimally Invasive Surgical Products - Renewal of National Framework for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDS or direct to Health Boards. It is expected that the annual value across all Lots will not exceed GBP 3m 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749685
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=719036

## Provenance

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