Total Surgical Instruments Solutions

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051d19Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.0bn

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 Jun 2025

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Description

NHS Supply Chain managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL Ltd) is exploring options in developing a Total Surgical Instruments Solutions. The high-level scope of the requirements in development covers Surgical Instruments including the following types of product ranges and services: Lot 1 Single Use Surgical instruments & Packs – Medical devices designed for use on a single patient during a specific surgical procedure and then disposed. They are typically individually sterile-packaged and ready for immediate use. Lot 2 Re-useable Surgical Instruments– Medical devices designed for multiple uses, requiring cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation between each application. They are essential tools for a wide range of surgical procedures. Lot 3 Scalpel Blades & Handles Single Use / Re-usable – A scalpel is a surgical instrument used to make cuts, consisting of a blade and a handle. The blade is typically made of steel and is extremely sharp, while the handle provides a secure grip. Lot 4 Surgical Instruments Managed Service – Full management of surgical instrument maintenance, repair, and replacement or disposal where necessary. It will include all, cleaning and decontamination, sterilisation, transport costs, and meet critical turnaround times. Lot 5 Surgical Instruments Repair and Maintenance – Ensures the longevity, safety, and effectiveness of these instruments. Lot 6 Surgical Instruments Decontamination and Sterilisation Services – Ensure reusable instruments are safe for patient use by undergoing a decontamination process, including cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation by Steam, Gas or Radiation. Lot 7 Surgical Instruments Recycling Services – Ensure correct disposable options available for single use, and re-usable surgical instruments (when beyond repair). Lot 8 Procedure Packs - contain sterile single-use products which may be ‘National Standardised’ or ‘Bespoke’, comprising of key components for medical procedures e.g., wound care, dressing packs, catheterisation packs, and blood culture packs.

Scope

Reference
Project_1612
Total value
£2,000,000,000 excluding VAT
£2,400,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
14 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 14 Aug 2030

This Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for a total of a further 24 months.

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
33169000
50420000
85000000
33191000
50400000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Social Valuequality10.00%
Supply Chain Resiliencequality20.00%
Customer service & Relationship Managementquality20.00%
MSAT/Evergreenquality5.00%
Innovationquality5.00%
PriceEDirectprice40.00%