Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
3 year
Value
24M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
11 Sep 2024
Delivery
To 17 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline
17 Oct 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT. The following products ranges are included: Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables Lot 4 Combination Lot Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot

Lot Division

1 Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures

We require Surgical Staplers and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to the description Surgical Staplers. For the avoidance of doubt, any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms should not be tendered to Lot 1, but instead to Lot 2.

Award Criteria
Quality - Clinical References 20.0
After Sales, Service & Support 20.0
Sustainability 5.0
PRICE 55.0
2 Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures

"We require Surgical Staplers with cutting capability and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on the Scoring Methodology included with the tender. For the avoidance of doubt, this lot is intended for any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms. Products which staple but do not cut should be tendered to Lot 1.

Award Criteria
Quality - Clinical References 20.0
After Sales, Service & support 20.0
Sustainability 5.0
PRICE 55.0
3 Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures

We require Clip Appliers and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet.

Award Criteria
Quality - Clinical References 20.0
After Sales, Service & Support 20.0
Sustainability 5.0
PRICE 55.0
4 Combination Lot (Unscored)

We require Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of staplers, stapler/cutters, clip appliers & related accessories/consumable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-3, with additional discounts in return for additional combined volume discounts from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards, or any proposal which offers NHSS improved value for money.

5 Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot

Bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as: - Reduced Waiting Times - Streamlined Patient Pathway - Reduced Hospital Bed Days - Reduced Readmission Rate - Lower Costs - Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting - Enhanced Inventory Management - Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award. Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-3 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

CPV Codes

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33141122 - Surgical staples
  • 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

Indicators

  • An E-Auction may be used.
  • An E-Catalogue is required.
  • Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
  • Bids may cover one or more lots.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The value in Section II.1.5 (23,500,000 GBP) refers to the full value of the framework including any extension options. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is XXXXX. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) and awarded a fair, open transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27245. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) and awarded a fair, open transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Employability / targeted recruitment & training Supply chain initiatives Workshops / Mentoring Third sector engagement Community consultation / engagement / events Educational initiatives Community benefits are included, but not mandatory, in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 (SC Ref:773104)

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