CLI-FTS-62518 ALL WALES ORTHOPAEDIC FRAMEWORK

Procurement reference

CLI-FTS-62518

Procurement description

Framework Overview

NWSSP Procurement Services is seeking to establish a multi supplier framework agreement to meet the national requirements of NHS Wales for orthopaedic, joint replacement, trauma and extremity products. The framework will provide all participating NHS organisations with access to a consistent, standardised and compliant procurement solution.

Exclusions

Spinal products are expressly excluded from the scope of this framework agreement.

Participating Organisations

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is conducting this procurement on behalf of the following NHS Wales organisations:

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Powys Teaching Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Velindre University Health Board

Future Participation

NWSSP Procurement Services reserves the right to include additional NHS Wales organisations within the scope of the framework agreement at any time during its term. Any such additions will be made following consultation with all appointed framework suppliers.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

203500000.00 GBP to 203500000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM to 31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2032

Is a framework being established?

Yes

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Justification for framework term

An extended framework duration is considered justified given the complexity and significant value of the requirement, alongside the need to accommodate implementation timelines, facilitate supplier investment, and ensure continuity of supply and service provision across NHS Wales

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

• Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

• Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

• Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

• Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

• Hywel Dda University Health Board

• Powys Teaching Health Board

• Swansea Bay University Health Board

• Velindre University Health Board

Framework operation description

Participating Organisations will be able to place direct orders on an ad-hoc basis, via the Oracle catalogue system using the submitted commercial schedules.

Participating Organisations can place a commitment agreement with a Supplier based on a set volume or period of time commitment or collaborate with other participating Organisations.

Description

Total shoulder replacement systems, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, fracture management prostheses, bespoke and custom-made implants.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

15250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

18300000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Elbow and wrist reconstruction systems, fracture management prostheses, bespoke and custom-made implants.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

750000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

900000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

01 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Small joint reconstruction systems and associated prosthetic arthroplasty solutions.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1050000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1260000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Foot and ankle reconstruction systems, total ankle replacement systems, diabetic foot surgery products, and associated implants.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

7100000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

8520000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Internal fixation systems, external fixation systems, emergency trauma implants, congenital correction implants, and associated consumables.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

36900000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

44280000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Maxillofacial implants and consumables for craniofacial reconstruction and trauma procedures.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

2500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

3000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Paediatric orthopaedic implants and fixation systems for trauma and elective procedures.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Arthroscopy systems, stack systems, soft tissue fixation products, resection systems, ablation devices, specialist instrumentation, and disposables.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

15900000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

19080000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Bone cement systems, mixing systems, pulse lavage systems, bone substitutes, cement removal systems, and associated products.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

9250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

11100000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Power tools, robotics, navigation systems, fluid management systems, orthopaedic capital equipment, wearable technologies, applications, software solutions, and associated consumables and maintenance services.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

17350000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

20820000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Biologic and synthetic bone substitutes, soft tissue substitutes, platelet separation systems, LIPUS devices, and regenerative medicine technologies.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

15450000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

18540000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Primary total hip replacement, revision hip reconstruction, and hemiarthroplasty procedures.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

40500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

48600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Description

Primary, partial, complex primary and revision knee replacement procedures.

CPV classifications

• 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

40500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

48600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 12 months that will be agreed with stakeholder group

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

20 November 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

13 November 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

08 January 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English