Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Eleanor Dickson
Telephone: +44 1698794410
E-mail: eleanor.dickson@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables
Reference number: NP65324
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33162100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can
be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual
value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT.
The following products ranges are included:
Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables
Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables
Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables
Lot 4 Combination Lot
Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
23 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
33141122
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Surgical Staplers and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.
Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to the description Surgical Staplers. For the avoidance of doubt, any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms should not be tendered to Lot 1, but instead to Lot 2.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality - Clinical References
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: After Sales, Service & Support
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
55
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
33141122
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
"We require Surgical Staplers with cutting capability and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.
Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on the Scoring Methodology included with the tender. For the avoidance of doubt, this lot is intended for any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms. Products which staple but do not cut should be tendered to Lot 1.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality - Clinical References
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: After Sales, Service & support
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
55
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
33141120
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Clip Appliers and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.
Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality - Clinical References
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: After Sales, Service & Support
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
55
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Combination Lot (Unscored)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.
Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of staplers, stapler/cutters, clip appliers & related accessories/consumable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-3, with additional discounts in return for additional combined volume discounts from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards, or any proposal which offers NHSS improved value for money.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33162100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
- Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award.
Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, 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 1-3 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-029034
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BioSpectrum Ltd
Sherwood Energy Village
NEWARK
NG22 9FD
UK
Telephone: +44 1623862833
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brennan & Co Ni
Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road
Dundonald
BT16 1QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7413908990
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elemental Healthcare Ltd
6 Clayton Wood Bank
Leeds
LS166QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7795463676
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
Walton Lodge, Bridge Street
WALTON-ON-THAMES
KT121BT
UK
Telephone: +44 7969509569
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
Telephone: +44 1923202577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Ltd
St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8EH
UK
Telephone: +44 000000
Fax: +44 000000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Surgical UK Limited
2 Chestnut House, Farm Close
Shenley
WD7 9AD
UK
Telephone: +44 7843423462
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Healthcare Limited
THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE
HALIFAX
HX15ER
UK
Telephone: +44 1422399510
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DePuy Synthes
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 1344864000
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Medical Solutions
Unit B , 1 Blenheim road
Epsom
KT19 9AP
UK
Telephone: +44 7445821888
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BioSpectrum Ltd
Sherwood Energy Village
NEWARK
NG22 9FD
UK
Telephone: +44 1623862833
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brennan & Co Ni
Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road
Dundonald
BT16 1QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7413908990
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elemental Healthcare Ltd
6 Clayton Wood Bank
Leeds
LS166QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7795463676
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LaproSurge Ltd
Unit 5B, Fisher Industrial Estate, Wiggenhall Road
Watford
WD18 0FN
UK
Telephone: +44 7771756543
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
Walton Lodge, Bridge Street
WALTON-ON-THAMES
KT121BT
UK
Telephone: +44 7969509569
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lexington Medical UK ltd
73 Cornhill
Islington
EC3V 3QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7908321461
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
Telephone: +44 1923202577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Ltd
St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8EH
UK
Telephone: +44 000000
Fax: +44 000000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Surgical UK Limited
2 Chestnut House, Farm Close
Shenley
WD7 9AD
UK
Telephone: +44 7843423462
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Healthcare Limited
THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE
HALIFAX
HX15ER
UK
Telephone: +44 1422399510
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DePuy Synthes
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 1344864000
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Medical Solutions
Unit B , 1 Blenheim road
Epsom
KT19 9AP
UK
Telephone: +44 7445821888
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Applied Medical UK Ltd.
88 Wood Street, 10th - 15th Floor
London
EC2V 7RS
UK
Telephone: +44 8008766882
Fax: +44 8008766883
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
Telephone: +44 7977248051
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BioSpectrum Ltd
Sherwood Energy Village
NEWARK
NG22 9FD
UK
Telephone: +44 1623862833
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brennan & Co Ni
Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road
Dundonald
BT16 1QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7413908990
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LaproSurge Ltd
Unit 5B, Fisher Industrial Estate, Wiggenhall Road
Watford
WD18 0FN
UK
Telephone: +44 7771756543
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medscience Distribution Ltd
Unit 8 Manor Park
Banbury
OX16 3TB
UK
Telephone: +44 7947999285
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
Telephone: +44 1923202577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
novus med Ltd
Unit F15 Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley
Kenilworth
CV8 1NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1926895089
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Ltd
St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8EH
UK
Telephone: +44 000000
Fax: +44 000000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Surgical UK Limited
2 Chestnut House, Farm Close
Shenley
WD7 9AD
UK
Telephone: +44 7843423462
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teleflex (TFX Group)
Grosvenor House,, Horseshoe Crescent
Old Town Beaconsfield
HP9 1LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7912046489
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Healthcare Limited
THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE
HALIFAX
HX15ER
UK
Telephone: +44 1422399510
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DePuy Synthes
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 1344864000
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Combination Lot (Unscored)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
Walton Lodge, Bridge Street
WALTON-ON-THAMES
KT121BT
UK
Telephone: +44 7969509569
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
Telephone: +44 1923202577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Ltd
St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8EH
UK
Telephone: +44 000000
Fax: +44 000000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DePuy Synthes
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 1344864000
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
Telephone: +44 1923202577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Ltd
St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8EH
UK
Telephone: +44 000000
Fax: +44 000000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teleflex (TFX Group)
Grosvenor House,, Horseshoe Crescent
Old Town Beaconsfield
HP9 1LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7912046489
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DePuy Synthes
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 1344864000
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Medical Solutions
Unit B , 1 Blenheim road
Epsom
KT19 9AP
UK
Telephone: +44 7445821888
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The value in Section II.1.5 (23,500,000 GBP) refers to the full value of the framework including any extension options.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is 27245
For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the
Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the
Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular
Sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
and awarded a fair, open transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
(SC Ref:786235)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
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 may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/01/2025