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Published 23 May 2025, 19:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ALL WALES SPINAL IMPLANTS & CONSUMABLES

Official notice

Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£27,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 29 May 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Sept 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Oct 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This Framework is for the Provision of Spinal implants and associated consumables, including Spinal Biologics / Regenerative Technology, Spinal Power Tools, Consumables and Spinal Capital Equipment

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Orthopaedic supplies

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework

Participating Organisations will be able to place direct orders on an ad-hoc basis, via the Oracle catalogue system using the submitted commercial schedules.

Participating Organisations can place a commitment agreement with a Supplier based on a set volume or period of time commitment or collaborate with other participating Organisations.

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £1,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Spinal Implants & Consumables 4 yrsSMEPublished value£20,000,000

Products used in spinal surgery for stabilisation and fixation of the spine.

Lot includes spinal implants such as screws, rods, cages and associated surgical consumables.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £20,000,000 exc. VAT · £24,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options.
Lot #2Spinal Biologics / Regenerative Technology 4 yrsSMEceiling above

Biologic and regenerative products used to support spinal fusion and bone healing.

Lot includes bone graft substitutes and other regenerative technologies.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment contracts.
Lot #3Spinal Power Tools and Consumables 4 yrsSMEceiling above

Powered surgical instruments used during spinal procedures.

Lot includes power tools and associated consumables such as drill bits and attachments.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment contracts.
Lot #4Spinal Capital Equipment 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,000,000

Capital equipment used to support spinal surgical procedures.

Lot includes specialised systems and supporting surgical equipment.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £5,000,000 exc. VAT · £6,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchases and commitment contract.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 85 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 8.5 points.
  • “ALL WALES SPINAL IMPLANTS & CONSUMABLES” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Oct 2029
First published
23 May 2025, 19:52 BST
Last source update
20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 31 Aug 2026
Authority reference
CLI-FTS-59514
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-035549
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Orthopaedic supplies
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05254a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Appointment period ends
29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 May 2025 → 1 Oct 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    23 May 2025, 19:52 BST
  2. Market engagement320 days ago
    10 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT

    NWSSP are looking to conduct a pre-tender engagement session with interested suppliers to present an overview of the tender plan.

    Interested suppliers are asked to ensure they have emailed [email protected] to request to join the engagement session no later than 10.12.2025.

    It is our intention to conduct an engagement session virtually via MS Teams on Monday 15.12.2025 at 11am. This session will include the opportunity for questions to be raised. Following the session, participating organisations will have the ability to email the team to ask any further questions - A 7 day window will be opened to facilitate this.

  3. Next notice expected259 days ago
    9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published189 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
  5. Clarification questions by157 days ago
    22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends150 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by56 days ago
    31 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Contract starts26 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    23 May 2025, 19:52 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    27 Nov 2025, 08:25 GMT
    UK2
  3. Published value published: £16,666,667
    27 Nov 2025, 08:25 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    27 Nov 2025, 08:25 GMT
  5. Tender notice published
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
    UK4
  6. Published value updated to £27,000,000
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
    was £16,666,667
  7. Status changed to active
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
  8. Procurement method changed
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST
  9. Deadline published: 29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
    20 Apr 2026, 11:41 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-NHS: RQF · GB-PPON: PXWV-6492-CGMN 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender