Wound Closure

Concepts

• medical consumables
• closure strips
• wounds
• closure
• wound
• adhesives
• disposable non-chemical medical consumables
• surgical sutures
• haematological consumables
• absorbable haemostatics

Location

United Kingdom: Various Locations in the UK

Description

The scope of the intended framework covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £87,800,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term will be circa £400,000,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

Total Quantity or Scope

This Lot includes sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips. … Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £87,800,000 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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33140000 - Medical consumables
• 24911200 - Adhesives
• 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
• 33141121 - Surgical sutures
• 33141127 - Absorbable haemostatics
• 33141128 - Needles for sutures

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1550 Wound Closure Please note: you must respond to ITT_1550 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.