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title: "Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761437"
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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: "2025-01-21"
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# Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761437

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more widely known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its National Framework for Surgical Staplers, Cutters, and Clip Appliers. This tender involves the open procurement method and falls under the health industry category. The framework covers the supply of open/endo surgical devices to NHS Scotland, either via the National Distribution Centre or directly to hospitals. The entire contract, with a total value of GBP 23.5 million, was signed on 20 January 2025. Key products include surgical staplers, cutters, and clip appliers, divided into several lots. The process was managed from the NSS Head Office in Edinburgh, UK region, with an initial tender period ending on 17 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical devices and healthcare supplies sector. Companies that specialise in surgical equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions and value-added services, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large suppliers alike will find substantial growth prospects, as the framework supports both direct hospital supplies and centralised distribution through NSS. Collaboration opportunities and submission of combined volume discount proposals further enhance business potential, particularly for firms capable of streamlining patient pathways, reducing waiting times, and offering enhanced inventory management and data reporting services.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following products ranges are included: Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables Lot 4 Combination Lot Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot

### Lot Information

Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures

We require Surgical Staplers and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to the description Surgical Staplers. For the avoidance of doubt, any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms should not be tendered to Lot 1, but instead to Lot 2.

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

Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures

"We require Surgical Staplers with cutting capability and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on the Scoring Methodology included with the tender. For the avoidance of doubt, this lot is intended for any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms. Products which staple but do not cut should be tendered to Lot 1.

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

Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures

We require Clip Appliers and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet.

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

Combination Lot (Unscored)

We require Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of staplers, stapler/cutters, clip appliers & related accessories/consumable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-3, with additional discounts in return for additional combined volume discounts from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards, or any proposal which offers NHSS improved value for money.

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

Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot

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 - Reduced Hospital Bed Days - Reduced Readmission Rate - Lower Costs - Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting - Enhanced Inventory Management - Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award. Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, 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 1-3 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

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=JAN522173 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,500,000 |

## 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED MEDICAL; B BRAUN MEDICAL; BIOSPECTRUM; BRENNAN & CO NI; DEPUY SYNTHES; ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE; IDEAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; INOMED HEALTHCARE; LAPROSURGE; LAWMED; LEXINGTON MEDICAL; MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION; MEDTRONIC; MERIL; NOVUS MED; PURPLE SURGICAL; TELEFLEX (TFX GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies
- 33141122 - Surgical staples
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522173
- 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513995
- 19 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501281

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501281
  Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Applicators - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following product range and Lot configuration is indicative only: 1. Reposable Trocar 2. Staplers for Open Surgery 3. Staplers for Endo Surgery 4. Cutters for Open Surgery 5. Cutters for Endo Surgery 6. Clip Appliers for Open Surgery 7. Clip Appliers for Endo Surgery 8. Single use Accessories 9. Reposable Laparoscopic Instruments 10.Reposable Accessories 11.Reusable Instruments - Tips and Accessories
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513995
  Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following products ranges are included: Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables Lot 4 Combination Lot Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522173
  Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following products ranges are included: Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables Lot 4 Combination Lot Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761437
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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