Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Contact person: Jessie Claymore, Sourcing Manager
Telephone: +44 7887309693
E-mail: jessie.claymore@htepg.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Electrosurgery Solutions
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Electrosurgery Solutions. These include equipment, devices, consumables (collectively known as products) and associated accessories to assist in minimally invasive surgeries.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
160 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Electrosurgery and Laparoscopic Related Products and Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141121
33160000
33161000
33162200
33169000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products:
A - Generators
B - Diathermy
C - Smoke evacuation
D - Vessel sealing
E - Trocars and access
F - Laparoscopic Instrumentation
G - Surgical Stapling and Ligating clips
H - Associated products – to include other products associated with the above listed for example, grounding plates, switch (pedal and handheld).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Robotics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
33140000
33162000
33162100
33162200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products (this list is not exhaustive):
A - Surgical Robot with rigid tube for multi-port surgery
B - Surgical robot with rigid tube for single port surgery
C - Surgical robot with flexible tube for endoluminal surgery
D - Surgeon Console
E - Vision System
F - Robotic arms and all associated robotic surgical tools
G - AR Augmented Reality Technology
H - Haptic device with force feedback
I - All Robotic Solutions, related Equipment and technologies used in Minimally Invasive Surgery
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Laparoscopic Kits
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide the below products (this list is not exhaustive):
- All customised laparoscopic kits used within Minimally Invasive Surgery
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Aggregated Lot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
33140000
33141000
33141121
33160000
33161000
33162000
33162100
33162200
33169000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
All successful Tenderers will be automatically awarded to this Lot. Under this Lot, the Participating Authority(ies) will define their requirements for goods and/or services which can be in combination of more than one Lot under the Framework Agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 24 months initially with the option to extend twice, by a further 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-036050
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Electrosurgery and Laparoscopic Related Products and Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
06126148
c/o Gravita Oxford LLP, First Floor,Park Central, 40-41 Park End Street, Oxford
Oxford
OX1 1JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B.Braun Medical Limited
02296559
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Conmed Uk Ltd
03535936
73/74 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park
Swindon
SN6 8TY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd
07777751
228 Mulgrave Road, Cheam
Surrey
SM2 6JT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Healthcare Limited
07111257
The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Lane
Halifax
HX1 5ER
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd
SC132162
Baird House, 4 Lower Gilmore Bank
Edinburgh
EH3 9QP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karl Storz Endoscopy UK Ltd
SC151965
Thomas, Wise Place
Dundee
DD2 1UB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
03928724
Building 5, The Heights, Wellington Way, Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0NY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lexington Medical UK Ltd
14771423
73 Cornhill
London
EC3V 3QQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
01070807
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Limited
12053049
Unit 8 Blenheim Court
Bristol
BS32 4NE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care Ltd
03493645
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medscience Distribution Ltd
02491098
Unit 8 Manor Park Wildmere Industrial Estate
Banbury
OX16 3TB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd
00966736
KeyMed House, Stock Road, Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 5QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Surgical UK Ltd
00524279
2 Chestnut House Farm Close
Shenley
WD7 9AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R&D Surgical Ltd
06698788
Fox Building Pentland Close
Cardiff
CF145DJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RB Medical Engineering Ltd
02420424
Unit 2, Alton Road Industrial Estate
Ross-on-Wye
HR9 5NS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK Ltd
03669454
Stryker House Hambridge Road
Newbury
RG14 5AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech Ltd.
47888
Unit 3 Northern Cross Business Park, Figlas
Dublin
D11 WY11
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd
02214024
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive, Newmarket
Suffolk
BD8 0BF
UK
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:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Robotics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMR Surgical Ltd
08863657
1 Evolution Business Park, Milton Road
Cambridge
CB24 9NG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
01070807
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech Ltd
47888
Unit 3 Northern Cross Business Park, Figlas
Dublin
D11 WY11
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Laparoscopic Kits
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
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
06126148
c/o Gravita Oxford LLP, First Floor,Park Central, 40-41 Park End Street, Oxford
Oxford
OX1 1JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Healthcare Limited
07111257
The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Lane
Halifax
HX1 5ER
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd
SC132162
Baird House, 4 Lower Gilmore Bank
Edinburgh
EH3 9QP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
766027227
Building 5, The Heights, Wellington Way, Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0NY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
01070807
Building 9, Croxley Park, , Herts
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care Ltd
03493645
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd
00966736
KeyMed House, Stock Road, Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 5QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Surgical UK Ltd
00524279
2 Chestnut House Farm Close
Shenley
WD7 9AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech Ltd.
47888
Unit 3 Northern Cross Business Park, Figlas
Dublin
D11 WY11
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd
02214024
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive, Newmarket
Suffolk
BD8 0BF
UK
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:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Aggregated Lot
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
c/o Gravita Oxford LLP, First Floor,Park Central, 40-41 Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Limited
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMR Surgical Ltd.
1 Evolution Business Park, Milton Road
Cambridge
CB24 9NG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CONMED UK LTD
73/74 Shrivenham Hundred Bus, Park, Majors Road, Watchfield
Swindon
SN6 8TY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd
B19 Sbc House, Restmor Way,
Wallington
SM6 7AH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Health Limited
Heritage Exchange, South Lane,
Elland
HX5 0HG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd
Baird House, 4, Lower Gilmore Bank
Edinburgh
EH3 9QP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd
Thomas, Wise Place
Dundee
DD2 1UB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawmed Ltd
Building 5 The Heights, Wellington Way,
Weybridge, England
KT13 0NY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lexington Medical UK Ltd
73 Cornhill
London
EC3V 3QQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Building 9 Croxley Park, Hatters Lane
Watford
WD18 8WW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meril UK Limited
8 Blenheim Court
Bristol
BS32 4NE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care Ltd
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medscience Distribution Ltd
Unit 8 Manor Park, Wildmere Ind Estate
Banbury
OX16 3TB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd
Keymed House, Stock Road
Southend-On-Sea
SS2 5QH
UK
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, Hertfordshire
WD7 9AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R&D Surgical Ltd
Fox Building Pentland Close, Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5DJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RB Medical Engineering Ltd
Unit 2 Alton Road Industrial, Estate,
Ross On Wye
HR9 5NS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK LTD
Stryker House, Hambridge Road,
Newbury
RG14 5AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech Ltd.
47888
Unit 3 Northern Cross Business Park, Figlas
Dublin 11
D11 WY11
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive,
Newmarket
CB8 0BF
UK
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:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE entered into a standstill period commencing on 20/06/2025 and expired at midnight 30/06/2025. The notification provided all information on the award decision. The standstill period lasted for 10 calendar days, providing time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/06/2026