Official UK procurement notice
Surgical Instruments · UK public procurement notice
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework for the supply of Surgical Instruments including Single Use Surgical Instruments, Reusable Surgical Instruments, Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Handles and Blade Removers, Repair and Maintenance of Surgical Instruments and Metal Instrument Recycling. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £27,750,000 (approximate only). The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
CPV: Recycling equipment · Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment · Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment · Surgical instruments
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 54 suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 5 Aug 2025
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · 5 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 5 and win at most 5 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £20,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Single use surgical instruments and single use surgical instrument packsPlannedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the supply of Single Use Surgical Instruments and Single Use Surgical Instrument Packs, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Scissors, Forceps, Speculums, Biopsy punch, Nail clippers/Nippers, Retractors, Needle holders, Towel clips, Dissectors, Mirrors, Probes, Extracting forceps, Elevators, Burnisher, Foot file, Foot dresser, Burrs, Podiatry pack, Dental pack, Foot dressing pack, Suture pack, Hooks, Dental instruments, Maternity pack, ENT Instruments, Gynaecology Instruments, Clamps, Applicators, Suction Tubes, Single Use Plastic Forceps. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,000,000 to £13,000,000 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.
Lot #2Reusable Surgical InstrumentsPlannedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the supply of Reusable Surgical Instruments, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Scissors, Forceps, Speculum, Biopsy punch, Nail clippers/Nippers, Retractors, Needle holders, Towel clips, Dissectors, Mirrors, Probes, Extracting forceps, Elevators, Burnisher, Foot file, Foot dresser, Burrs, Intestinal clamps, Suction tubes, Hard edge & ultra cut scissors, Nail chisel, Gags, Tuning forks, Blacks file, Rasps, Raspatories & Saws, Chisels, Gouges and Osteotomes, Maxilla Instruments, Self-Retaining Retraction Systems, Tonsillectomy Instruments, Sterilisation/autoclave trays, baskets and containers, Skin hooks, Wire cutters and pliers, Hammer, Mallet, Rongeurs, Ring cutters, Mouth props, Skin grafting knives, Depressors, Curettes scoops and bone cutters, Clamps, Mayo safety pins, Bag clips, Dilators, Sounds & Bougies, Aneurysm needles, Myoma Screws, Bone Levers & Bone Instruments, Bone & Rib Shears, Elike Bulb & Glass, Rib Spreaders, Ligature Carriers, Spatula, Applicator, Pessary. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,500,000 to £2,500,000 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.
Lot #3Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removersPlannedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the supply of Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removers. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 to £2,500,000 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.
Lot #4Repair and maintenance of Surgical InstrumentsPlannedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the supply of repair and maintenance of Surgical Instruments. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 to £3,000,000 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.
Lot #5Metal Instrument recyclingPlannedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the supply of Metal instruments recycling. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £100,000 to £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.
Lot #6Single Use instruments & PacksPublished value£60,000,000
Lot 1 is for single use instruments including forceps, scissors, scalpel handles, needle holders and single use instrument packs intended for use in a wide range of medical and surgical applications that includes but shall not be limited to:
-Ear, nose and throat/Sinus/Plastic surgery.
-Cardiothoracic.
-Dermal/Podiatry.
-Obstetrics and gynaecology.
-Dental.
-Neurosurgery Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of £27,750,000 (all lots) and £15,000,000 (Lot 1); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #7Reusable Surgical Instrumentsceiling above
Lot 2 is for reusable instruments which includes but shall not be limited to:
-Intestinal clamps
-Hard edge and ultra-cutting scissors
-Nasal chisel
-Gags
-Tuning fork
-Blacks file
-Rasps and raspatories
-Chisels, gouges and osteotomes
-Maxilla instruments
-Tonsillectomy instruments
-Sterilisation/autoclave trays, baskets and containers
-Skin hooks
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Rongeurs
-Ring cutters
-Mouth props
-Self-retaining retraction systems
-Skin grafting knives
-Depressors
-Curettes scoops
-Bone cutters
-Clamps
-Bag clips
-Dilators
-Sounds & bougies
-Aneurysm needles
-Myoma screws
-Bone levers & bone instruments
-Bone & rib shears
-Rib spreaders
-Spatula, applicator Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of £27,750,000 (all lots) and £5,000,000 (Lot 2); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #8Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade RemoversPublished value£10,000,000
Lot 3 is for Scalpel blades which includes but shall not be limited to:
-Scalpel blades
-Scalpel handles to fit the blades
-Disposable scalpels
-Blade removers Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of £27,750,000 (all lots) and £2,500,000 (Lot 3); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #9Repair, Maintenance, Refurbishment of Reusable Surgical Instrumentsceiling above
Lot 4 is for the repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of surgical instruments. The scope of instruments that will require repair, refurbishment and maintenance is wide ranging and this includes (but shall not be limited to) reusable instruments (detailed in lot 2) intended for medical and surgical procedures including cutting, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of £27,750,000 (all lots) and £5,000,000 (Lot 4); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #10Metal Instrument RecyclingPublished value£1,000,000
Lot 5 is for the recycling of metal surgical instruments encompassing the collection, transportation, segregation, treatment, disposal and trading of the resultant appropriately treated scrap metal waste. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of £27,750,000 (all lots) and £250,000 (Lot 5); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
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 | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · Single Use instruments & Packs | 50% | 30% | 20% | |
| 7 · Reusable Surgical Instruments | 50% | 30% | 20% | |
| 8 · Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade Removers | 50% | 30% | 20% | |
| 9 · Repair, Maintenance, Refurbishment of Reusable Surgical Instruments | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 10 · Metal Instrument Recycling | 52% | 30% | 18% |
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
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 initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified in the tender documents as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then 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.
For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents; 1) NHS Supply C…
- Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
- “Surgical Instruments” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 54 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
- Closed
- 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
- Yes
- First published
- 27 Jun 2024, 15:28 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 11 Feb 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-000886- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-047316Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
- Review procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).
Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1519 - Selection Questionnaire ITT_1520 - Lot 1 – Single Use Instruments & Packs ITT_1521 - Lot 2 – Reusable Surgical Instruments ITT_1522 - Lot 3 – Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade Removers ITT_1523 - Lot 4 – Repair and maintenance of Surgical Instruments ITT_1524 - Lot 5 - Metal Instrument Recycling Please note: you must respond to ITT_1519 in addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 10 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 270 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 11 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
31 Oct 2024 → 5 Aug 2025 · 5 dates- Next notice expected31 Oct 2024
- Notice published10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown10 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened11 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT
- Contract starts5 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Jan 2025- Published value updated to £111,000,00010 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMTwas £86,000,000
- Status changed to active10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
- Procurement method changed10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
- Deadline published: 10 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
- Buyer details updated10 Jan 2025, 15:19 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria