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Published 23 May 2025, 20:23 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CLI-FTS-59593 - ALL WALES ENDOSCOPY CONSUMABLES

Official notice

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

Framework agreement13 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£30,000,000total for 13 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 5 Jun 2026
Lots 13see the lot list below
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is a Framework for the provision of Endoscopy Consumables, including but not limited to, Capsule Endoscopy, Diagnostic & Biopsy Tools, Catheters & Balloon Catheters, Dilators, Endoscopic Clips & Needles, Electrosurgical & Endoscopic Probes, Polypectomy, Retrieval & Resection Devices, Guidewires, Endoscopic Markers & Dyes, Stents & Stent Accessories, Endourology Consumables and Endoscopy Accessories.

CPV: Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

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

3 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 1 Nov 2026, While the standard framework duration is four years, the intention is to establish this framework for a total term of up to five years in order to maximise value for money and operational stability.

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 (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Capsule EndoscopyRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£1,650,000

Swallowable diagnostic devices used for minimally invasive visualisation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Includes capsule systems and associated accessories.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,650,000 exc. VAT · £1,980,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #2Diagnostic & Biopsy ToolsRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£1,850,000

Devices used to diagnose conditions and obtain tissue samples during endoscopic procedures.

Includes biopsy forceps, brushes, and other diagnostic instruments.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,850,000 exc. VAT · £2,220,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #3Catheters & Balloon CathetersRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£3,900,000

Catheters used for access, dilation, and therapeutic intervention within the gastrointestinal tract and associated systems.

Includes standard catheters and balloon catheters for dilation and occlusion.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £3,900,000 exc. VAT · £4,680,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #4DilatorsRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£40,000

Devices used to widen strictures or narrowed anatomical pathways during endoscopic procedures.

Includes bougies and other dilation systems.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £40,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #5Endoscopic Clips & NeedlesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£6,700,000

Devices used for haemostasis, tissue approximation, and injection during endoscopic procedures.

Includes clips and injection needles.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £6,700,000 exc. VAT · £8,040,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #6Electrosurgical & Endoscopic ProbesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£600,000

Electrosurgical and endoscopic devices used for tissue cutting, coagulation, haemostasis, ablation, and fragmentation during minimally invasive procedures.

Includes probes, endoscopic knives, and laser fibres.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £600,000 exc. VAT · £720,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #7Polypectomy, Retrieval & Resection DevicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£3,250,000

Devices used for the removal and retrieval of tissue, polyps, and foreign bodies.

Includes snares, retrieval devices, and resection systems.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £3,250,000 exc. VAT · £3,900,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #8GuidewiresRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£35,000

Guidewires used to facilitate access and navigation during endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.

Includes a range of guidewire types.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £35,000 exc. VAT · £42,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #9Endoscopic Markers & DyesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£275,000

Agents used to mark, stain, or enhance visualisation of tissues during endoscopic procedures.

Includes dyes and marking systems.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £275,000 exc. VAT · £330,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #10Stents & Stent AccessoriesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£4,500,000

Devices used to maintain patency of anatomical structures.

Includes stents and associated delivery and deployment accessories.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £4,500,000 exc. VAT · £5,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #11ERCP Systems & AccessoriesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£6,000,000

Specialised devices used in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic conditions.

Includes ERCP accessories, and related consumables.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £6,000,000 exc. VAT · £7,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #12Endourology ConsumablesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£50,000

Consumable devices used in endourological procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions within the urinary tract.

Includes a range of stents and catheters, access devices, and stone management consumables, along with associated accessories.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.
Lot #13Endoscopy AccessoriesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£1,150,000

General consumables and accessories used to support endoscopic procedures and patient care.

Includes a range of single-use and reusable accessories for equipment and patient protection.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,150,000 exc. VAT · £1,380,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Direct purchasing and commitment options. · There is an extension of up to 24 months to be taken in 12 month increments. This will be discussed with the stakeholder group prior to expiry of the initial contract term.

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 · same split on all 13 lots
Quality: 15%Price: 85%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 15%
  • Commercial: 85%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical
  • Commercial
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 85 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “CLI-FTS-59593 - ALL WALES ENDOSCOPY 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
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 May 2025, 20:23 BST
Last source update
24 Apr 2026, 14:33 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 31 Aug 2026
Authority reference
CLI-FTS-59593
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-037638
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-052551 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
5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
29 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 Nov 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    23 May 2025, 20:23 BST
  2. Market engagement321 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 Wednesday 10th December 2025.

    It is our intention to conduct an engagement session virtually via MS Teams on Monday 15th December 2025 at 2pm. 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 open to facilitate this.

  3. Next notice expected267 days ago
    2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published186 days ago
    24 Apr 2026, 14:33 BST
  5. Clarification questions by151 days ago
    29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends144 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by57 days ago
    31 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  9. Contract startsin 3 days
    1 Nov 2026

Notice history

8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    23 May 2025, 20:23 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    27 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
    UK2
  3. Published value published: £30,000,000
    27 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    27 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
  5. Tender notice published
    24 Apr 2026, 14:33 BST
    UK4
  6. Status changed to active
    24 Apr 2026, 14:33 BST
  7. Procurement method changed
    24 Apr 2026, 14:33 BST
  8. Deadline published: 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
    24 Apr 2026, 14:33 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

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