Scope
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.
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
Lots
Divided into 13 lots
Upper Extremity – Shoulder
Lot number: 1
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Upper Extremity – Elbow & Wrist
Lot number: 2
Description
Elbow and wrist reconstruction systems, fracture management prostheses, bespoke and custom-made implants.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Upper Extremity – Hand & Finger
Lot number: 3
Description
Small joint reconstruction systems and associated prosthetic arthroplasty solutions.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lower Extremity – Foot & Ankle
Lot number: 4
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Trauma: Internal and External Fixation and Consumables
Lot number: 5
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Maxillofacial Fixation and Consumables (Max Fax)
Lot number: 6
Description
Maxillofacial implants and consumables for craniofacial reconstruction and trauma procedures.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Paediatric Orthopaedics (Trauma & Elective)
Lot number: 7
Description
Paediatric orthopaedic implants and fixation systems for trauma and elective procedures.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Arthroscopy (Sports Medicine)
Lot number: 8
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Bone Cement
Lot number: 9
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Orthopaedic Power Tools, Consumables, & Capital Equipment
Lot number: 10
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Regenerative Technology
Lot number: 11
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
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Hip
Lot number: 12
Description
Primary total hip replacement, revision hip reconstruction, and hemiarthroplasty procedures.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Knee
Lot number: 13
Description
Primary, partial, complex primary and revision knee replacement procedures.
CPV classifications
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
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
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact