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Published 24 Jan 2024, 09:11 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Neurosurgery Consumables · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: NHS National Services Scotland (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 1 Jan 2024no call for competition
Lots 9see the lot list below

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Extension outwith term of National Framework for the supply of Neurosurgery Consumables to NHS Scotland via the NDS and directly to Health Boards.

CPV: Medical consumables · Surgical implants · Surgical instruments

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Burrs

A drill nose cone should fit onto a generic high speed surgical drill. Different cutting burrs can be attached to the drill via the nose cone. The cutting burrs must be single use and single pack.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #2Dural Sealant System and Applicator

A Dural sealant is designed to facilitate watertight closure of an intact Dura. This can be used alongside other methods of Dural repair such as sutures. Dural Sealant is used in high leak-risk areas. A Dural sealant needs to be strongly adherent and resist physiological pressure.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #3Dural Substitute

Dural substitute is a synthetic or animal derived replacement for the Dura and is used when Dural tissue is missing or inadequate. This Dural substitute id designed to facilitate a watertight closure. A Dural substitute needs to be able to bridge gaps and regenerate Dural tissue.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #4CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags

A catheter used for CSF management and disorders of CSF flow, including the collection bag. This product needs to be antibiotic impregnated.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #5Shunt Valves

Shunt valves allow a fixed amount of CSF drainage. A programmable shunt valve provides the option of changing the opening pressure of the valve. An important tool in hydrocephalus, especially in complex cases such as paediatric cases.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #6Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws

A screw and plate fixation system for bone (cranial or spinal). The screws need to be low profile so that they are not visible through the skin.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #7Skull Pins

Skull pins are used for cranial stabilisation, inserted in the skull clamp to fixate the patient's head during surgery. The skull pins need to fit the Mayfield (this is the skull clamp).

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #8Aneurysm Clips and Applicators

An aneurysm clip is a small metallic clip that fits alongside the neck of an aneurysm to prevent blood from entering. The clip stays permanently clamped on the aneurysm. Each clip is applied with a compatible applicator that preserves the closing force of the clip. The clips should be MRI compatible.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #9Raney Clips and Applicators

Raney Clips are used to prevent wound bleeding after incision for craniotomy. They must be east to apply, whilst still maintaining haemostasis. (single Use)

Delivery: Scotland

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded without competition
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
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Jan 2024, 09:11 GMT
Last source update
24 Jan 2024, 09:11 GMT
Authority reference
NP67518
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-002361
Classification (CPV)
Medical consumablesSurgical implantsSurgical instruments
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-043402 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to maintain necessary services at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: The values in sections II 1.7 and V 2.4 reflect the 6 month extension value only. (SC Ref:755991)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

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

Contracts

  • Dural Substitute

    Signed
    1 Jan 2024
    Value
    £23,558
    Status
    active
  • Burrs

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £79,549
    Status
    active
  • Dural Sealant System and Applicator

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £15,270
    Status
    active
  • CSF Drainage Catheters inc. Drainage Collection Bags

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £143,472
    Status
    active
  • Shunt Valves

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £82,053
    Status
    active
  • Cranial Burrhole Plates and Screws

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £50,466
    Status
    active
  • Skull Pins

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £7,251
    Status
    active
  • Aneurysm Clips and Applicators

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £12,810
    Status
    active
  • Raney Clips and Applicators

    Signed
    1 Mar 2019
    Value
    £4,652
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS National Services Scotland

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth Canderside, Larkhall, Scotland, ML9 2QXContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice
  • B. Braun Medical LimitedFramework contractor B. Braun Medical Limited, Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S35 2PWContact phone
  • Baxter Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Wallingford Road, Compton,, Newbury, Berkshire, UK, RG20 7QWContact phone
  • Delta Surgical LtdFramework contractor Unit 18-20, Brockway, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, Scotland, ST5 6AZContact phone
  • Integra NeuroSciences LimitedFramework contractor Newbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, Andover, UK, SP10 4DRContact phone
  • Johnson & Johnson Medical LtdFramework contractor Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, South East, RG40 3EWContact phone
  • Medtronic LimitedFramework contractor Building 9, Croxley Park, Watford, UK, WD18 8WWContact phone
  • Stryker UKFramework contractor Stryker House, Hambridge Road, Newbury, UK, RG14 4ASContact phone
  • Tissuemed LtdFramework contractor 5 Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, West Yorks, Leeds, UK, LS14 6UF

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.