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title: "Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables"
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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: "2025-11-14"
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# Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799990

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is responsible for the procurement process titled "Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables." This initiative, under the "Health" industry category, is focused on goods delivery throughout the UKM region, specifically targeting NHS Scotland Health Boards and related entities. Currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, the procurement has a substantial framework value of £340 million. Key dates include the tender end period on 24th July 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing immediately afterward on the same day. The entire framework, allowing electronic submissions, will have a duration spanning five years with possible extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical implants and consumables. With multiple lots, including diverse products from cranial maxillo-facial to foot and ankle procedures, suppliers can benefit from substantial market engagement across Scotland's health sector. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, competitively-priced orthopaedic products will find this tender especially suited to their expertise. Additionally, with prospects for innovative and custom solutions within numerous unscored lots, companies offering advanced and tailored medical solutions can expand their outreach and integrate deeply within NHS operational frameworks.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')

### Lot Information

Cranial Maxillo Facial (CMF) products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Cranial Maxillo Facial (CMF) invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 9 should include only those products relevant to CMF Procedures

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

Elbow, Wrist & Hand products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Elbow, Wrist & Hand invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 10 should include only those products relevant to Elbow, Wrist & Hand procedures.

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

Shoulder & Clavicle products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Shoulder & Clavicle invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 11 should include only those products relevant to Shoulder & Clavicle procedures.

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

Tibia & Femur products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Tibia & Femur invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 12 should include only those products relevant to Tibia & Femur procedures.

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

Pelvis & Hip & Torso products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Pelvis, Hip & Torso invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 13 should include only those products relevant to Pelvis, Hip & Torso procedures.

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

Foot & Ankle products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Foot & Ankle invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 14 should include only those products relevant to Foot & Ankle procedures.

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

External Fixation products

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS External Fixation surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 15 should include only those products relevant to External Fixation procedures.

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

Universal Pins, Screws & Plates

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 16 should include only those Pins, Screws, plates and consumable products which are of universal use in more than one of the previous Lots 9-15 procedures.

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

Bone Graft & Biomaterials

We require bone graft and biomaterials for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 17 should include any bone graft &/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Trauma and/or Extremity procedures.

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

Other items not covered by previous lots -Unscored Lot

We require products related to use in NHSS Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Products intended to be bid here should include any item related to the overall remit of the Framework but which cannot be included within any specific Lot. For absolute clarity, no item included here should be present in your bid for any other Lot, and priority should be given to inclusion in defined lots where possible. 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. "

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

3D Printed/ Custom items - Unscored Lot

We require products related to use in NHSS Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Products intended to be bid here should include any 3D Printed or customised item specific to a patient related to the overall remit of the Framework but which cannot be included within any other specific Lot. Products to be included here may be bespoke and custom, but should be able to be catalogued by unique part number and corresponding description. Catalogued items should be able to be purchased on a repeatable basis. e.g. P/N abc123 - base material costs + P/N def456/7/8 - Customisation fee s/m/l or similar. For the avoidance of doubt, no product should be tendered here which can only be priced once case specifics are known. 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.

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

Combination Lot - Unscored

We require Orthopaedic Implants for use in NHSS Trauma & Extremity 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 Trauma & Extremities products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-19, with additional discounts in return for additional combined market share commitment from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards. Please put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from 0-100 Contract Price. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Trauma & Extremities for Scotland up to and including 100% market share for NHS Scotland. 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

Enhanced Service & Innovation 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 - 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 market share on Lots 1-19 inclusive, will positively impact commitment 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

Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to a Reverse Stem Total Shoulder Replacement i.e. a Glenoid component, a Glenosphere component, a Humeral Stem component, a Humeral plate/tray component, a metaphyseal component and appropriate locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 3,200 non commitment price.

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

Dynamic Hip Screw - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Dynamic Hip Screw invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 2 should include only those products relevant to a Dynamic Hip Screw Procedure i.e. a DHS Plate, and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 140

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

Locking Ankle Tubular Plate - Ceiling price applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Locking Ankle Tubular Plate invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 3 should include only those products relevant to a Locking Ankle Tubular Plate Procedure i.e a Locking Tubular plate and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 450

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

Titanium Distal Radial Volar - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Titanium Distal Radius Volar invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 4 should include only those products relevant to a Distal Radius Volar Procedure i.e. a DVR plate and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 450

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

Standard Tibial Nail - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Standard Tibial Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 5 should include only those products relevant to a Standard Tibial Nail Procedure i.e. standard tibial nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 460

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

Short cephalomedullary nail for proximal femoral fractures (hip fractures) - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 6 should include only those products relevant to a Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Procedure i.e. Short Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 420

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

Long cephalomedullary nail for proximal femoral fractures (hip fractures including those with subtrochanteric / femoral shaft extension) - Ceiling Price Applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 7 should include only those products relevant to a Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Procedure i.e. Long Trochanteric Hip Fracture Nail, end cap and appropriate screw(s), guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 650

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

Periarticular Cannulated Screw Titanium Small & Large, or SS Small & Large - Ceiling Prices Apply

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Periarticular Cannulated Screw ( a)Titanium Small , b)Titanium large, c)SS Small & d)SS large) invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 8 should include only those products relevant to a Periarticular Cannulated Screw Procedure i.e. Periarticular Cannulated Screw a) Titanium Small, b)Titanium Large, c) Stainless Steel Small & d) Stainless Steel Large and appropriate guide wire(s) and drill(s) to complete the procedure, the combined value of which should not exceed a)GBP 80, b)GBP 105, c)GBP 70 & d)GBP 90

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=NOV543617 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000,000 |

## 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 | 27 |
| Supplier names | ACUMED; ADLER ORTHO; ARTHREX; BIOMET; BONE SUPPORT; CENOBIOLOGICS; ENOVIS SURGICAL GB; EXACTECH; HOSPITAL INNOVATION; IDEAL MED; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; JOINT OPERATIONS (UK; JRI ORTHOPAEDICS; KLS MARTIN; LAVENDER MEDICAL; LINK ORTHOPAEDICS; LOCKDOWN MEDICAL; MEDARTIS; ORTHOFIX; ORTHOHOUSE; ORTHOMOTION MEDICAL; ORTHOSOLUTIONS; OSTEOTEC; STRYKER; SUMMIT MEDICAL; SURGICAL HOLDINGS; TJ SMITH AND NEPHEW LTD (TRADING AS SMITH & NEPHEW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543617
- 29 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531311

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531311
  Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543617
  Purchase of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants & Consumables - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Trauma & Extremity Implants and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799990
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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