Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & 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
4 year
Value
15M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
09 Oct 2025
Delivery
To 09 Mar 2030 (est.)
Deadline
20 Nov 2025 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 3 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Orthopaedic Spinal and Scoliosis Implants, Equipment and Consumables on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities’)

Lot Division

1 1 level Spinal Fusion – ceiling price applies

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS 1 level Spinal Fusion invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to a 1 level spinal fusion i.e. spinal rods and appropriate locking & non locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 1,470

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
2 Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc. for invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 2 should include only those products relevant to Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc.

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
3 Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion, invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 3 should include only those products relevant to Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion Procedures

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
4 Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 4 should include only those products relevant to a pinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis procedure(s)

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
5 Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty

We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 5 should include only those products relevant to a Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty Procedure

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
6 Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment

We require all Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment specifically for use in NHSS Spinal &/or Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 6 should include only those products relevant to Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment for use in Spinal &/or Scoliosis surgical Procedures

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
7 Bone Graft & Biomaterials

We require bone graft and biomaterials specifically for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel. Lot 7 should include any bone graft &/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Spinal and/or Scoliosis procedures.

Award Criteria
Sustainability 10.0
Service & Support 40.0
PRICE 50.0
8 Other Spinal & Scoliosis items not covered by previous lots (Unscored)

Bidders are requested to submit details of any items they offer, which are suitable for use in Spinal & Scoliosis acute procedures but, by their description, cannot be submitted in any of the lots 1-7. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis. For absolute clarity, no item included here should be present in your bid for any other Lot, and priority should be given to inclusion in defined lots where possible. Bidders to this lot MUST have included bids to one or more of the Scored lots 1-7 on this tender to qualify. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. "

9 Combination Lot – Spinal & Scoliosis Lot Combinations (Unscored)

We require Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants, Consumables & Equipment for use in NHSS Spinal & Scoliosis 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 volume commitments of Spinal & Scoliosis products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-8, detailing additional discounts in return for combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards. Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price. Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Spinal & Scoliosis Market Share for 1 health board, and/or All of Scotland. (Current spend circa GBP 3Mpa) PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

10 Enhanced Service & Innovation Lot (Unscored)

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 -Navigation Innovations Bidders should submit details of any 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 1-9 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. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

CPV Codes

  • 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Indicators

  • An E-Auction may be used.
  • An E-Catalogue is required.
  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30157. 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. 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 (SC Ref:804743)

Reference

  • FTS 063710-2025

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