Official UK procurement notice
Minimally Invasive Surgical Products
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNational Framework for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgical Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDS or direct to Health Boards.
CPV: Surgical instruments
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 49 suppliers · 21 bids on the busiest of 9 lots (0.4 per place) · 25 appointed
Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure
9 lots · 8 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Single Use TrocarsAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,670,000
We require a Single Use Trocar for use in a wide range of NHSS Acute setting. One of the primary functions for a Trocar is to be used as a portal for subsequent placement of other instruments.
Packaged in a peel-able pouch with at least one side clear plastic showing the contents
Packaging must clearly reference:
- State Size
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE marked
- Sterile
- Single Use
We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #2Single Use InstrumentationAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,150,000
We require a range of Single Use Laparoscopic Instruments for use in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel and may be used in conjunction with Trocars and Specimen Bags.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile
- Single Use
We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #3Specimen Retrieval Bags/SystemAwardedRenewalPublished value£675,000
We require a range of Specimen Bags/Systems for use in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel. These products can be supplied in bag or system format with a range of different sizes.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile
- Single Use
We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #4Reposable InstrumentationAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
We require a range of Reposable Laparoscopic Instruments that are used in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel and may be used in conjunction with Trocars and Specimen Bags.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile where applicable
We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #5Reposable TrocarsAwardedRenewalLot estimate not published
We require a range of Reposable Trocars that are used in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile where applicable
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #6Reusable Instruments & AccessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£150,000
We require a range of Reusable Instruments and Accessories that are used in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile where applicable
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #7Suction Irrigation SetsAwardedRenewalPublished value£550,000
We require a Single Use Suction Irrigation Set, in various lengths, that is required for easy fluid removal & irrigation during minimally invasive surgery.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile
- Single Use
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #8Single Use AccessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£900,000
8.1 We require an Anti Fog solution that may be used on endoscopic lenses and surgical cameras which inhibits condensation and clouding within an NHSS Acute setting.
8.2 We require a DCS Camera Sleeve which provides a sterile barrier around the camera head and cable within an NHSS Acute setting.
8.3 We require an Insufflation tubing kit for use in laparoscopic surgery for delivery of clean filtered CO2 within NHS Scotland and used by suitably trained personnel.
8.4 We require a Trocar site closure device used for closing incision sites following laparoscopic procedures within NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.
8.5 We require a range of Elastic Retractor Hooks which are self-retaining, adjustable retractors which offer superior access and visualization across a wide range of surgical applications within NHS Scotland and will be used by suitably trained personnel.
8.6 We require a Plastic Retractor Ring System for use with elastic retractor hooks for use in wide range of surgical applications within NHS Scotland and used by suitably trained personnel.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- State Size
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE marked
- Single Use
- Sterile where applicable
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers to this Lot.
Lot #9Circular Wound Protector/RetractorsAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,200,000
We require a range of Single Use Circular Wound Protector/Retractors for use in a variety of clinical procedures by suitably trained personnel. These products are designed to provide circumferential retraction to as well as protecting the wound.
Please note this Lot is for circumferential ring style wound protector/retractors, not retractor hooks which are covered in Lot 8.
Packaging must clearly reference:
- Size
- Lot number
- Expiration data
- CE/UKCA marking
- Sterile
- Single Use
We envisage awarding 5 suppliers to this Lot.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Single Use Trocars | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 2 · Single Use Instrumentation | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 3 · Specimen Retrieval Bags/System | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 4 · Reposable Instrumentation | 35% | 55% | 10% | |
| 5 · Reposable Trocars | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 6 · Reusable Instruments & Accessories | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 7 · Suction Irrigation Sets | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 8 · Single Use Accessories | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 9 · Circular Wound Protector/Retractors | 30% | 60% | 10% |
- Economic & financial standing
3 years financial accounts
Minimum: Potential Framework Participants must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Professional Risk Indemnity: 2M GBP Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5M GBP Public Liability: 5M GB…
- Price carries 55–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 60 points.
- “Minimally Invasive Surgical Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 49 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
- 16 Nov 2023, 11:32 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 14 May 2024 – …
- Authority reference
NP50924- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-028240- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a5cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages
Publisher note: The values in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 cover the full duration of the framework including any extension options that may be exercised. (SC Ref:774518)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 14 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 14 May 2024, 12:00 BST
Timeline
14 May 2024 → 4 Sept 2024 · 4 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown14 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened14 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Next notice expected22 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published4 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Apr 2024- Published value updated to £9,295,00012 Apr 2024, 10:24 BSTwas £3,000,000
- Status changed to active12 Apr 2024, 10:24 BST
- Procurement method changed12 Apr 2024, 10:24 BST
- Deadline published: 14 May 2024, 12:00 BST12 Apr 2024, 10:24 BST
- Status changed to complete4 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Single Use Trocars
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £5,070,000
- Status
- active
Single Use Instrumentation
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £1,500,000
- Status
- active
Specimen Retrieval Bags/System
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £888,000
- Status
- active
Reposable Instrumentation
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £1,875,000
- Status
- active
Reposable Trocars
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £145,000
- Status
- active
Reusable Instruments & Accessories
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £40,000
- Status
- active
Suction Irrigation Sets
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £835,000
- Status
- active
Single Use Accessories
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £918,000
- Status
- active
Circular Wound Protector/Retractors
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2024
- Value
- £1,200,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Single Use Trocars | 11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
| 2 · Single Use Instrumentation | 19bids · 19 electronic · 19 from abroad | 16 | — | — |
| 3 · Specimen Retrieval Bags/System | 21bids · 21 electronic · 21 from abroad | 17 | — | — |
| 4 · Reposable Instrumentation | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 5 · Reposable Trocars | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 6 · Reusable Instruments & Accessories | 11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad | 10 | — | — |
| 7 · Suction Irrigation Sets | 17bids · 17 electronic · 17 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 8 · Single Use Accessories | 21bids · 21 electronic · 19 from abroad | 19 | — | — |
| 9 · Circular Wound Protector/Retractors | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sheriff Court HouseReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
25 commercial parties on the notice- Applied Medical UK Ltd.Framework contractor
- Aquilant LtdFramework contractor
- B Braun Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Bolton Surgical Ltd.Framework contractor
- Brennan & Co NiFramework contractor
- ConMed UKFramework contractor
- Elemental Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Erbe Medical UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Fannin UK LtdFramework contractor
- GS Medical HealthcareFramework contractor
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- Genmed Enterprises LtdFramework contractor
- Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.Framework contractor
- JUNE MEDICALFramework contractor
- Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- LaproSurge UK LtdFramework contractor
- Lawmed LtdFramework contractor
- Medtronic LimitedFramework contractor
- Molnlycke Health CareFramework contractor
- Purple Surgical UK LimitedFramework contractor
- RB MedicalFramework contractor
- SISK Healthcare t/a M.E.D. SurgicalFramework contractor
- SRA DEVELOPMENTS LTD T/A BOWA MEDICAL UKFramework contractor
- Surgical HoldingsFramework contractor
- Toffeln LtdFramework contractor
- novus med LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria