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Published 2 Feb 2021, 14:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables & Equipment

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS") (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement10 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 18 Jan 2021
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables & Equipment on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter

referred to as 'Participating Authorities’).

CPV: Orthopaedic implants

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
18 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 19 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction
yes

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #11 Level Spinal Fusion - Ceiling price appliesAwarded

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS 1 level Spinal Fusion invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot One (1) should include only those products relevant to a 1 level spinal fusion i.e spinal rods and appropriate locking & non locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed 1,420 GBP

Lot One (1) is being awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to ten (10) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #2Spinal FusionAwarded

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS single or multi level Spinal Fusion invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Two (2) should include only those products relevant to single or multi level spinal fusion procedures.

Lot Two (2) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to Thirteen (13) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #3Discectomy, Laminectomy & CorpectomyAwarded

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Discectomy, Laminectomy & Corpectomy invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Three (3) should include only those products relevant to Discectomy, Laminectomy & Corpectomy procedures.

Lot Three (3) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to eleven (11) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #4Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, ScoliosisAwarded

We require all implants and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS Spinal Deformity, or Scoliosis, by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Four (4) should include only those products relevant to Spinal Deformity, or Scoliosis, procedures.

Lot Four (4) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to eleven (11) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #5Vertebroplasty, KyphoplastyAwarded

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Vertebroplasty, or Kyphoplasty invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Five (5) should include only those products relevant to Vertebroplasty, or Kyphoplasty procedures.

Lot Five (5) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to eleven (11) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #6Navigation EquipmentAwarded

We require all Navigation equipment and consumables for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Six (6) should include only those products relevant to navigation equipment and consumables for spinal & scoliosis procedures.

Lot Six (6) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to three (3) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #7Bone Graft, Bone Substitutes & Biomaterial productsAwarded

We require bone graft and biomaterials for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Lot Seven (7) should include any bone graft &/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Trauma and/or Extremity procedures.

Lot Seven (7) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to eighteen (18) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #8Other Spinal products not covered by previous lots (unscored)Awarded

Bidders are requested to submit details of any items they offer, which are suitable for use in Spinal & Scoliosis acute procedures but, by their description, cannot be submitted in any of the lots 1-7. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis.

In order to be awarded to Lot Eight (8), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-7) on this tender.

PLEASE NOTE: Lot Eight (8) s an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

Lot Eight (8) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to ten (10) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #9Combination Lot (unscored)Awarded

We require Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables and Equipment for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

For Lot Nine (9) Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of volume commitments on Spinal & Scoliosis products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-8, detailing additional discounts in return for defined combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards.

Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price.

In order to be awarded to Lot Nine (9), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-7) on this tender.

PLEASE NOTE: Lot Nine (9) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Spinal & Scoliosis Market Share for 1 health board, and/or multiple boards. (Current spend circa 3Mpa GBP)

Bidders are required to confirm they are happy to consider Health Board collaborations for commitment volume discounts at higher bandings.

Lot Nine (9) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to four (4) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.
Lot #10Enhanced Service Lot (unscored)Awarded

For Lot Ten(10) bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as:

  • Reduced Waiting Times
  • Streamlined Patient Pathway
  • Reduced Hospital Bed Days
  • Reduced Readmission Rate
  • Lower Costs
  • Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting
  • Enhanced Inventory Management
  • Navigation Innovations

Bidders should submit details of any service offered to a health board, or a collaboration of health boards, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-9 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards.

In order to be awarded to Lot Ten (10), bidders are required to be awarded to one or more of the scored lots (1-7) on this tender.

PLEASE NOTE: Lot Ten (10) is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

Lot Ten (10) has been awarded as an unranked Multi Supplier Framework to eight (8) suppliers.

Delivery: Scotland · all Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority.

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 8 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Quality: 20%
  • After Sales Service & Support: 10%
  • Training & Implementation: 10%
  • Loan Kit Charges & Management: 10%
  • price: 50%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Quality: 20
  • After Sales Service & Support: 10
  • Training & Implementation: 10
  • Loan Kit Charges & Management: 10
  • Price: 50
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables &…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
Unspecified in notice
First published
2 Feb 2021, 14:40 GMT
Last source update
2 Feb 2021, 14:40 GMT
Authority reference
NP68720
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-002064
Classification (CPV)
Orthopaedic implants
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f66 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
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 maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Publisher note: The value in Section II.1.7 refers to the value for the full duration of the framework including any extension options. (SC Ref:640667)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 19admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 18busiest of 10 lots
Contracts signed 10latest 18 Jan 2021

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

Contracts

All 10 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £15,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • 1 Level Spinal Fusion - Ceiling price applies

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Bone Graft, Bone Substitutes & Biomaterial products

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Enhanced Service Lot (unscored)

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Spinal Fusion

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Discectomy, Laminectomy & Corpectomy

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Navigation Equipment

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Combination Lot (unscored)

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Other Spinal products not covered by previous lots (unscored)

    Signed
    18 Jan 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · 1 Level Spinal Fusion - Ceiling price applies10bids · 10 electronic0——
2 · Spinal Fusion13bids · 13 electronic0——
3 · Discectomy, Laminectomy & Corpectomy11bids · 11 electronic0——
4 · Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis11bids · 11 electronic0——
5 · Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty11bids · 11 electronic0——
6 · Navigation Equipment3bids · 3 electronic0——
7 · Bone Graft, Bone Substitutes & Biomaterial products18bids · 18 electronic0——
8 · Other Spinal products not covered by previous lots (unscored)10bids · 10 electronic0——
9 · Combination Lot (unscored)4bids · 4 electronic0——
10 · Enhanced Service Lot (unscored)8bids · 8 electronic0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court House,Review body Edinburgh,

Framework contractors & participating bidders

19 commercial parties on the notice
  • Advanced Medical SolutionsFramework contractor Premier Park 33 Road One, Winsford Ind Est, Cheshire, UK, CW7 3RTContact phone
  • Axis Spine LtdFramework contractor Suite 204, 54-56 Victoria Street, St Albans, UK, AL1 3HZContact phone
  • BBraun AvitumFramework contractor Brookdale Rd, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S35 2PWContact phone
  • Cenobiologics LtdFramework contractor Everest House, Rockingham Drive, Linford Wood,, Milton Keynes, East of England, MK14 6LYContact phone
  • Globus Medical UK LtdFramework contractor 7 Rotunda Business Centre, Thorncliffe Trading Estate, Chapeltown, Sheffield, UK, S35 2PGContact phone
  • Johnson & Johnson Medical LtdFramework contractor Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, South East, RG40 3EWContact phone
  • Joint OperationsFramework contractor UNIT 11, Interface Business Park, Binknoll Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, South West, SN4 8syContact phone
  • Lindare Medical LtdFramework contractor Cole House, Ashford Road, Ashford, UK, TN26 3ATContact phone
  • MACROMEDFramework contractor 4 PETRE ROAD, CLAYTON BUSINESS PARK, CLAYTON LE MOORS, North West, BB5 5JBContact phone
  • Medacta UK LimitedFramework contractor 16 Greenfields Business Park, Wheatfield Way, Hinckley, UK, LE10 1BBContact phone
Show 9 more suppliers
  • Medtronic LimitedFramework contractor Building 9, Croxley Park, Watford, UK, WD18 8WWContact phone
  • Nuvasive Uk LtdFramework contractor Caspian House, Hertfordshire, UK, WD6 3BSContact phone
  • Osteotec LimitedFramework contractor Building 81 Greenham Business Park, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, UK, RG19 6HWContact phone
  • Pioneer Surgical Technology BV (subsidiary Surgalign Holdings Inc)Framework contractor Prins Bernhardplein 200, Amsterdam, NL, 1097 JBContact phone
  • Safe Orthopaedics LtdFramework contractor International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, London, EC1A 2BNContact phone
  • Spineart UK LtdFramework contractor 72 Station Road, Liss, South East, GU33 7ADContact phone
  • Stryker UK LimitedFramework contractor Stryker House, Hambridge Road, , Berkshire, Newbury, UK, RG14 5EGContact phone
  • U.K. Medical LimitedFramework contractor Albreda House, Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S10 5FHContact phone
  • Zimmer LtdFramework contractor The Courtyard, Lancaster Place,, South Marston Park, Swindon, UK, SN3 4FPContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.