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Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables
Medical equipments
Operating techniques
Surgical instruments
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 19:11 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
3lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~104 days
Sector median: 104 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£201,100,000
8 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
5 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 33)
Based on 4,481 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
11.605%
Typical Bids Received
2 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
104 days
Historical record: Medtronic Limited has won 3 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 33)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 contracts | £48,290,035,500 | -48.5% below budget | |
| 40 contracts | £10,623,679,432 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 35 contracts | £16,046,488,855 | -59.1% below budget | |
SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES LIMITEDCRN: 02759609 | 33 contracts | £46,236,500 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 30 contracts | £5,513,844,780 | -59.1% below budget | |
ALLOGA UK LIMITEDCRN: 03169255 | 28 contracts | £375,376,094,287 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 26 contracts | £6,725,486,343 | -59.1% below budget | |
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITEDCRN: 00119006 | 24 contracts | £179,494,720 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 23 contracts | £66,397,808,198 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 23 contracts | £34,659,762,764 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Minimally Invasive SurgerySUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · 3 Sept 2026, 14:14 BST | £700,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Airway Management Products and Associated EquipmentSUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · 20 Aug 2026, 08:04 BST | £250,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 ReagentsUnited Utilities Water Limited · 22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST | £15,700,000 | same CPV family same region |
YPO - 001284 Community & Healthcare Technology Equipment & Associated ServicesYorkshire Purchasing Organisation · 4 Sept 2026, 12:34 BST | £600,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Supply of Wheelchairs, Associated Parts and Accessories - anual Paediatric Postural Advanced WheelchairNHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · 22 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST | £358,744 | same CPV family same region |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NHS Supply Chain: "Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | NHS Supply Chain | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NHS Supply Chain
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for NHS Supply Chain. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
8Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Hunts Food Group LtdTop vendor: 0.3% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 57 active published awards; 54 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 33):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunts Food Group Ltd | 9 wins | £73,881,600 | — |
| Medtronic Limited | 7 wins | £1,011,545,943 | — |
| Selecta UK Ltd | 5 wins | £45,801,600 | — |
| DH2 Solutions Ltd | 5 wins | £0 | — |
| Portion Solutions | 4 wins | £45,244,160 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNHS Supply Chain | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST | Last source update2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationMedical equipments, Operating techniques, Surgical instruments | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03a58d | ||
What is being bought
To provide a Framework Agreement for Robotic Medical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables inclusive of General surgeries , Laparoscopic, Orthopaedics and related accessories/consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £100,000,000.00 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), is £500,000,000.00 over a (2+2 year term). These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies 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 and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST - Official notice release published
2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST - Buyer information updated
2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST - tender value changed
13 Mar 2024, 10:44 GMT - Status changed to published status
13 Mar 2024, 10:44 GMT - Official notice release published
13 Mar 2024, 10:44 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
13 Mar 2024, 10:44 GMT - Status changed to active
12 Feb 2024, 15:45 GMT - Official notice release published
12 Feb 2024, 15:45 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 13 Mar 2024, 15:00 GMT
12 Feb 2024, 15:45 GMT - Buyer information updated
12 Feb 2024, 15:45 GMT - Published value updated to £500,000,000
14 Feb 2023, 14:04 GMT - Status changed to planned
14 Feb 2023, 14:04 GMT - Official notice release published
14 Feb 2023, 14:04 GMT - Buyer information updated
14 Feb 2023, 14:04 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Minimally Invasive Surgical RoboticscancelledPublished valueNot publishedComprise of master-Slave design, whereby surgical instruments are driven using haptic or equivalent controllers by a surgeon at a console The robotic system must drive articulated surgical instruments that operate through laparoscopic ports. Have capacity for magnified 3D and/or HD vision.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Neurological RoboticscancelledPublished valueNot published"Be able to assist in the planning of medical procedures. Be capable of assisting and/or modifying the medical procedure(s) during a procedure (e.g. by offering alignment functionality during surgery)."Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Freestanding Robotic ArmscancelledPublished valueNot publishedA holding device for open as well as minimally invasive surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and traumatology to be used with robotic equipment. Designed to be used in association with endoscopy equipment during medical proceduresContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
2 Aug 2024, 14:40 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £192,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £5,350,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards CMR Surgical Limited, Intuitive Surgical Limited, Medtronic Limited Not published · Not published · active Medtronic Limited, Zimmer Biomet UK Limited Not published · Not published · active Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited, MCT Lifesciences Ltd, PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, Scientific Medical Clinical Limited Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics £192,000,000 · signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active Neurological Robotics £3,750,000 · signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active Freestanding Robotic Arms £5,350,000 · signed 31 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statistics bids: 4 (lot 1) electronicBids: 4 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 4 (lot 1) smeBids: 1 (lot 1) bids: 3 (lot 2) electronicBids: 3 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 2) smeBids: 1 (lot 2) bids: 5 (lot 3) electronicBids: 5 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 3) smeBids: 4 (lot 3) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
NHS Supply Chain
Contracting authority GB-FTS-55018Documents (0)
Official links; attachments are not copied
No linked documents are published
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