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Published 12 Jan 2024, 16:28 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Electrosurgical Consumables and Related Accessories 2025

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement12 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 6 lots per supplier
Sectors: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31)Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£56,320,000total for 12 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Oct 2024awarded 9 May 2025
Lots 12max 6 won per supplier

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of electrosurgical consumables and related accessories including patient plate return electrodes, reusable patient return capacitive electrodes, electrosurgical pencils and electrodes, surgical plume products, suction coagulators, coablation wands, monopolar and bipolar forceps and related consumables. This framework was previously known as diathermy consumables.

It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £14,080,000, however this is approximate only.

For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £56,320,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.

The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

CPV: Electrodes · Electrosurgical unit · Operating theatre devices and instruments · Operating-theatre devices

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 37 suppliers · 26 bids on the busiest of 6 lots (0.7 per place) · 33 appointed
Electronic auction

Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · no lot values published · win at most 6 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated AccessoriesAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Patient Return Electrode, compatible cables and leads and other associated Accessories. Patient Return Electrodes are designed to act as an inactive electrode to carry electric current away from the patient during a procedure that uses electrosurgery. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #2Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated ProductsAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Electrosurgical Pencils, Electrode attachments, tip cleaners, X-ray scratch pads, polishers and other associated accessories. Electrosurgical pencils are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. The Electrode attachments are used in conjunction with the diathermy pencils. Associated accessories can also be used in conjunction with both pencils and electrode attachments. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #3Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated ProductsAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products, these are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and product coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of facilitating smoke evacuation via extraction tubes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #4Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probesAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes. These are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of emitting a plume of Argon gas from the tip of the pencil to help improve visibility of the procedure site and reduce the amount of blood present during the procedure. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £50,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #5Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery PencilsAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Monopolar Suction Coagulators , these are used during open surgical procedures to aspirate blood and small tissue, whilst controlling bleeding. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #6Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forcepsAwarded

This Lot aims to offer Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps, these are pincer type hand held electro-surgical instument to coagulate tissue during surgical procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.
33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #7Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories

This Lot aims to offer Patient Return Electrode, compatible cables and leads and other associated Accessories. Patient Return Electrodes are designed to act as an inactive electrode to carry electric current away from the patient during a procedure that uses electrosurgery. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #8Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products

This Lot aims to offer Electrosurgical Pencils, Electrode attachments, tip cleaners, X-ray scratch pads, polishers and other associated accessories. Electrosurgical pencils are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. The Electrode attachments are used in conjunction with the diathermy pencils. Associated accessories can also be used in conjunction with both pencils and electrode attachments. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #9Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products

This Lot aims to offer Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products, these are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and product coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of facilitating smoke evacuation via extraction tubes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #10Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes

This Lot aims to offer Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes. These are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of emitting a plume of Argon gas from the tip of the pencil to help improve visibility of the procedure site and reduce the amount of blood present during the procedure. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £50,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
31711140 Electrodes33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #11Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils

This Lot aims to offer Monopolar Suction Coagulators , these are used during open surgical procedures to aspirate blood and small tissue, whilst controlling bleeding. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices
Lot #12Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps

This Lot aims to offer Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps, these are pincer type hand held electro-surgical instument to coagulate tissue during surgical procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
33161000 Electrosurgical unit33162000 Operating theatre devices and instruments33162100 Operating-theatre devices

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.

LotQualityPriceSocial valueSplit
1 · Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories50%40%10%
2 · Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products50%40%10%
3 · Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products50%40%10%
4 · Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes50%40%10%
5 · Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils50%40%10%
6 · Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps50%40%10%
7 · Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories50%40%10%
8 · Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products50%40%10%
9 · Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products50%40%10%
10 · Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes50%40%10%
11 · Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils50%40%10%
12 · Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps50%40%10%
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.

    Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.

    The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

    NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.

    NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

    NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

    Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain doe…

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
  • “Electrosurgical Consumables and Related Accessories 2025” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 37 suppliers, not a single contract.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
12 Jan 2024, 16:28 GMT
Last source update
26 Nov 2025, 13:52 GMT
Award evaluation window
18 Oct 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-077281
Classification (CPV)
ElectrodesElectrosurgical unitOperating theatre devices and instrumentsOperating-theatre devices
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042cde Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1470 Electrosurgical Consumables and Related Accessories ITT_1471 - Lot 1 – Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories ITT_1472 - Lot 2 - Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products ITT_1473 - Lot 3 – Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products ITT_1474 - Lot 4 – Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes ITT_1475 - Lot 5 – Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils ITT_1476 - Lot 6 - Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps Please note: you must respond to IT_1470 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected] Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Appointment period ends
17 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
18 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Timeline

27 Aug 2024 → 26 Nov 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    27 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    17 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    18 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
  4. Notice published335 days ago
    26 Nov 2025, 13:52 GMT

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Sept 2024
  1. Published value updated to £56,320,000
    16 Sept 2024, 16:37 BST
    was £60,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    16 Sept 2024, 16:37 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    16 Sept 2024, 16:37 BST
  4. Deadline published: 17 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
    16 Sept 2024, 16:37 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    26 Nov 2025, 13:52 GMT
  6. Buyer details updated
    26 Nov 2025, 13:52 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 33admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 26busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 9 May 2025

6 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £14,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £24,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes.

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £200,000
    Status
    active

  • Monopolar Suction Coagulators

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £120,000
    Status
    active

  • Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps

    Signed
    9 May 2025
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories20bids———
2 · Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products25bids———
3 · Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products23bids———
4 · Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes5bids———
5 · Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils10bids———
6 · Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps26bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • NHS Supply ChainProcess contact point Nottingham, East MidlandsContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

33 commercial parties on the notice
Show 23 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.