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Orthopaedic Procedures

NHS Borders · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:26.

Opportunity overview

NHS Borders intends to award a short-term contract to Spire Healthcare Newcastle for the provision of approximately 50 orthopaedic procedures to support waiting time recovery. The award is intended as an interim measure to address immediate capacity pressures and reduce patient waiting times while longer-term options are considered. NHS Borders considers that the proposed provider is uniquely positioned to mobilise the service within the required timescales and meet the clinical and operational requirements of the Board.

Awarded to

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Spire Ltd

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Contract value
£250k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Aug 2026
Award ID
078073-2026-1
Status
active
Location
Redhill, UKC22, RH1 1TL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85121283 — Orthopaedic services

Lots

  • NHS Borders intends to award a short-term contract to Spire Healthcare Newcastle for the provision of approximately 50 orthopaedic procedures to support waiting time recovery. The award is intended as an interim measure to address immediate capacity pressures and reduce patient waiting times while longer-term options are considered. NHS Borders considers that the proposed provider is uniquely positioned to mobilise the service within the required timescales and meet the clinical and operational requirements of the Board.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06e588
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
NHS Borders intends to award a short-term contract to Spire Healthcare Limited (Spire Newcastle Hospital) for the provision of approximately 50 orthopaedic procedures over a seven-month period. NHS Borders is currently experiencing capacity constraints within orthopaedic services, resulting in increased patient waiting times and challenges in delivering elective recovery activity. Additional treatment capacity has been identified as necessary to support timely patient access to care and reduce waiting list pressures. The proposed contract is a temporary and time-limited arrangement intended to address an immediate service need whilst the Board reviews longer-term service and procurement requirements. It is not intended to establish an ongoing outsourced service. NHS Borders considered a range of options, including delivery through existing internal capacity and undertaking a competitive procurement exercise. Existing capacity is insufficient to deliver the required volume of procedures within the timescales necessary to support waiting time recovery objectives. Whilst a competitive process would ordinarily be undertaken, the timescales associated with such an exercise would delay implementation of the additional capacity required. Following an assessment of available options, Spire Newcastle Hospital was identified as a provider capable of delivering the required activity within the required timeframe. The provider has the necessary clinical infrastructure, governance arrangements, specialist expertise and operational capacity to undertake the procedures safely and effectively. NHS Borders considers the proposed direct award to be a proportionate response to an immediate capacity challenge and necessary to support continuity of patient care and reduce the risk of further delays to treatment. The requirement is limited to the minimum scope and duration necessary to address the immediate need.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121283
Description
Orthopaedic services

Covered By

GPA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
NHS Borders intends to award a short-term contract to Spire Healthcare Newcastle for the provision of approximately 50 orthopaedic procedures to support waiting time recovery. The award is intended as an interim measure to address immediate capacity pressures and reduce patient waiting times while longer-term options are considered. NHS Borders considers that the proposed provider is uniquely positioned to mobilise the service within the required timescales and meet the clinical and operational requirements of the Board.
Has Options
No

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91

Delivery Location

Description
Spire Newcastle

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Borders
Id
GB-FTS-30227

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Borders

Address

Street Address
Borders General Hospital
Locality
Melrose
Region
UKM91
Postal Code
TD6 9BS
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Shona Milne
Telephone
+44 1896826339

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Spire Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-185874

Identifier

Legal Name
Spire Ltd

Address

Street Address
Flat 30 Burlescombe House, 29 Burrage Road
Locality
Redhill
Region
UKC22
Postal Code
RH1 1TL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
Court of Session
Id
GB-FTS-12375

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
078073-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185874
Name
Spire Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
078073-2026-1
Award ID
078073-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
17 Aug 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Melrose · UKM91 · TD6 9BS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM91

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 078073-2026award, contract ·