Published date: 27 June 2024

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Surgical instruments - 33169000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£86,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_301768/1366894

Published date

27 June 2024

Approach to market date

31 October 2024

Contract start date

5 August 2025

Contract end date

5 August 2027

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months for the Supply of Single Use / Reusable Surgical Instruments, Repair, Maintenance, and Recycling of Surgical Instruments.

The scope of the intended framework covers Surgical Instruments including the following types of product ranges:
Lot 1 - Single Use instruments & Packs
Lot 2 - Reusable Surgical Instruments
Lot 3 - Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, and Disposable Scalpels
Lot 4 - Repair, Maintenance
Lot 5 - Metal Instrument recycling

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £16,600,000 to £21,500,000 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 (2+2 year term) is anticipated to be approximately £66,400,000 to £86,000,000

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/bulk buy initiatives.

NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services 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. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

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About the buyer

Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
England

Email

Phillip.james1@supplychain.nhs.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health