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Published 12 Jan 2024, 12:36 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables & Associated Products

Official notice

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

Framework agreement3 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 3 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£426,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Oct 2024awarded 3 Feb 2025
Lots 3max 3 won per supplier
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2027 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The framework agreement will cover Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products.

It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa £100,000,00 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa £426,000,000 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

CPV: Balloon catheters · Biopsy needles · Catheter accessories · Catheters · Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) · Lithotripter · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders · Operating techniques · Surgical instruments

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
43 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 60 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Sept 2025

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1EndoscopyAwarded 2 yrsPublished value£286,000,000

Lot 1 consists of the following Sub-Lots:

1.1 Endoscopy Capsules

1.2 Patient/Clinical Disposables

1.3 Catheters

1.4 Lithotripsy Consumables

1.5 Cleaning Brushes

1.6 Haemostasis

1.7 Cytology Brushes

1.8 Polyp Traps

1.9 Needles

1.10 Sphincterotome

1.11 Dilation - Including Balloons

1.12 Stents

1.13 Snares

1.14 Retrieval Products – Including Biopsy

1.15 Needle Knife

1.16 Cannulas

1.17 Tattoo Markers

1.18 Lifting Agents

1.19 Bite Blocks & Mouth Guards

1.20 Guidewires

1.21 Scope Accessories

1.22 Biopsy Valves/Caps

1.23 Endoscopy Cuff

1.24 Tubing

1.25 Single Use Visual Scope

1.26 Endoscopy Multi Tool

1.27 Equipment

1.28 Shavers

1.29 Feeding Tube

1.30 Endoscopic Suturing system

1.31 Endoscopic Fundoplication Device

1.32 Gastric Balloons Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £71m 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2EndourologyAwarded 2 yrsPublished value£129,000,000

Lot 2 consists of the following Sub-Lots:

2.1 Single Use Ridged Scopes (Ridged & Flexible)

2.2 Accessories For Scopes

2.3 Ureteral Catheters

2.4 Lithotripter

2.5 Accessories And Consumables For Lithotripter

2.6 Urethral Dilators

2.7 Guidewires

2.8 Urethral Access Products

2.9 Prostate Biopsy Needles, Forceps And Accessories

2.10 Stones Retrieval Products

2.11 Ureteral Stents, Urethral And Nephrostomy Guidewires

2.12 Prostatic Ablation Devices

2.13 Laser Fibres

2.14 Supplementary Instruments Set

2.15 Bladder Evacuator And Syringe

2.16 Irrigation Fluid Managements Systems Continues Pressure Pump-Mono Chamber And Dual Chamber

2.17 Electrodes, Curette, Probe And Blades

2.18 Cleaning Accessories

2.19 Prostatic Urethral Lift

2.20 Prostatic Urethral Temporary Implant

2.21 Percutaneous Nephrostomy Kit

2.22 Transport And Storage Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32m 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Oncology AblationAwarded 2 yrsPublished value£11,000,000

Lot 3 consists of the following Sub-Lots:

3.1 Microwave Ablation Therapy

3.2 Cryoablation Therapy

3.3 Irreversible Electroporation Ablation

3.4 Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy

3.5 Electrochemotherapy

3.6 Oesophageal Ablation

3.7 Histotripsy Ablation Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2.8m 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed

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 3 lots
Quality: 85%Social value: 15%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Supply Chain Assessment: 25%
  • Training and Education Value Add Programmes: 20%
  • Contract Management: 25%
  • Sales, Service and Quality: 15%
  • Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10%
  • Social Value Equal Opportunity: 5%
Published award criteria (7)
  • Supply Chain Assessment: 25
  • Training and Education Value Add Programmes: 20
  • Contract Management: 25
  • Sales, Service and Quality: 15
  • Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10
  • Social Value Equal Opportunity: 5
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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.

    The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and individual suppliers. Under it there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Goods and one for Direct Contract Goods.

    NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the Goods identified as Non-Direct Contract Goods which we will then 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. We will be entitled to enter into call-off contracts for Non-Direct Contract Goods, and also facilitate Participating Au…

  • 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
  • “Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables & Associated…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Yes
First published
12 Jan 2024, 12:36 GMT
Last source update
31 Jul 2025, 13:03 BST
Award evaluation window
22 Oct 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-044733
Classification (CPV)
Balloon cathetersBiopsy needlesCatheter accessoriesCathetersCryosurgical and cryotherapy devicesLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)LithotripterMedical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care productsMedicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disordersOperating techniques
+1 moreSurgical instruments
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042cac 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_1465 Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables & Associated Products 2025 — 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
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Appointment period ends
21 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
270 days from the deadline
Bids opened
22 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 May 2024 → 1 Sept 2025 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    29 May 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    22 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 13:03 BST
  5. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Sept 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    19 Sept 2024, 11:06 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    19 Sept 2024, 11:06 BST
  3. Deadline published: 21 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
    19 Sept 2024, 11:06 BST
  4. Status changed to complete
    31 Jul 2025, 13:03 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    31 Jul 2025, 13:03 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 60admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 43busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 3 Feb 2025

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

Contracts

  • Endoscopy

    Signed
    3 Feb 2025
    Value
    £286,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2027
    Status
    active
  • Endourology

    Signed
    3 Feb 2025
    Value
    £129,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2027
    Status
    active
  • Oncology Ablation

    Signed
    3 Feb 2025
    Value
    £11,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2027
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Endoscopy43bids · 43 electronic———
2 · Endourology34bids · 34 electronic———
3 · Oncology Ablation17bids · 17 electronic———

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

Framework contractors & participating bidders

62 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 62 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

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Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.