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Surgical Instruments

Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:24.

Opportunity overview

NHS 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.

Classification

  • CPV33169000 — Surgical instruments
  • CPV42914000 — Recycling equipment
  • CPV50420000 — Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • CPV50422000 — Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

Lots

  • Single use surgical instruments and single use surgical instrument packsValue not stated
  • Reusable Surgical InstrumentsValue not stated
  • Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removersValue not stated
  • Repair and maintenance of Surgical InstrumentsValue not stated
  • Metal Instrument recyclingValue not stated
  • Lot 1 – Single Use instruments & Packs£60m
  • Lot 2 – Reusable Surgical Instruments£20m
  • Lot 3 – Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade Removers£10m
  • Lot 4 – Repair, Maintenance, Refurbishment of Reusable Surgical Instruments£20m
  • Lot 5 – Metal Instrument Recycling£1m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-047316
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
11 Feb 2025, 09:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
5
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
5

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
54

Expected award period

Starts
11 Feb 2025, 09:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Feb 2025, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

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.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
270

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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 Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice. Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3 is an estimate only.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Single use surgical instruments and single use surgical instrument packs
Status
planned
Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Reusable Surgical Instruments
Status
planned
Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removers
Status
planned
Description
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.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Repair and maintenance of Surgical Instruments
Status
planned
Description
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.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Metal Instrument recycling
Status
planned
Description
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.
Entry 6
Id
Lot 1
Title
Lot 1 – Single Use instruments & Packs
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
60,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service & Supply
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Service & Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Commercial Envelope
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
4 Aug 2029, 23:59
Starts
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
Lot 2
Title
Lot 2 – Reusable Surgical Instruments
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service & Supply
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Service & Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Commercial Envelope
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
4 Aug 2029, 23:59
Starts
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
Lot 3
Title
Lot 3 – Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade Removers
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
10,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service & Supply
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Service & Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Commercial Envelope
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
4 Aug 2029, 23:59
Starts
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
Lot 4
Title
Lot 4 – Repair, Maintenance, Refurbishment of Reusable Surgical Instruments
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service & Supply
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Service & Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Commercial Envelope
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
4 Aug 2029, 23:59
Starts
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 10
Id
Lot 5
Title
Lot 5 – Metal Instrument Recycling
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service & Supply
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Service & Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
42
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
18
Criterion 4
Name
Commercial Envelope
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
4 Aug 2029, 23:59
Starts
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
Item 6
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 7
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 8
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33169000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surgical instruments
Item 9
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
Entry 2
Id
50422000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
Item 10
Id
Lot 5
Related Lot
Lot 5

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
42914000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recycling equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-55018
Name
NHS Supply Chain

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Supply Chain

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-88949
Name
NHS Supply Chain

Roles

processContactPoint

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG2 4LA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Equinox House, City Link

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Supply Chain

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-134540
Name
Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKI4
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contact

Name
Paul Craven
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-142
Name
Not Applicable

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Not Applicable
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Not Applicable

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI4 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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