Planning

All Wales Orthopaedic Framework

• NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019978

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0478d2

Published 1 July 2024, 4:01pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Alder House, Alder Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JL

Contact

Orthopaedic Team

Email

nwssp.procurementcataloguetraumaort@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 2921501110

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

All Wales Orthopaedic Framework

Reference number

CLI-OJEU-56085

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is seeking to renew its Framework Agreement (CLI-OJEU-46491) All Wales Trauma, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement framework. The framework agreement is and will continue to be utilised by NHS Wales bodies as defined in the National Health Services (Wales) Act 2006.

Please note the estimated value in II.1.5 is 33,000,000.00 GBP per annum.

The proposed framework agreement is broken down into Lots detailed within section II.2 Description of this notice.

NHS Wales, via NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested Bidders. This will be in the form of a webinar to capture any queries regarding the framework renewal. The event will be held between August-September 2024, date to be confirmed.

Interested parties are requested to complete the attached short Questionnaire with subject to read 'Expression of Interest' to: nwssp.procurementcataloguetraumaort@wales.nhs.uk.

The questionnaire includes a section to propose any questions in advance of the webinar.

Interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered and questionnaire is returned by COB 15th July 2024.

The estimated date of publication of the invitation to Tender is November 2024 - January 2025.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £33,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Hip Implants (Primary, Revision and Hemi Arthroplasty)

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Primary and Revision Hip Replacement: joint replacement including fractured neck of femur, hemi arthroplasty, bespoke and custom made

II.2.14) Additional information

Items included in this Lot of the Framework Agreement include the following:

Acetabular cups and shells

Acetabular liners

Femoral stems

Femoral heads

Femoral necks

Hip accessories

Hemi-arthroplasty (Fractured neck of femur)

Cutting blocks/Guides

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Knee Implants (Primary and Revision)

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Primary and Revision Knee Replacement: joint replacement including partial knees, bespoke and custom made implants.

II.2.14) Additional information

Bicondylar femoral

Unicondylar femoral

Hinged/linked femoral

Patello/femoral

Pre-assembled tibial component, bicondylar, hinged/linked, unicondylar

Tibial tray, bicondylar, unicondylar, hinged/linked

Meniscal, bicondylar, unicondylar

Patella

Knee accessories

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Trauma: Internal and External Fixation and Consumables

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33184100 - Surgical implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All trauma specific and implants, by way of emergency trauma and non-reconstructive and congenital correction implants, external fixation devices and consumables. Elective subspecialty plating and patient care in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and cranio.

Maxillofacial implants are also included.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items included:

Large fragment

Small fragment

Hip screws

Hip plates

Hand and wrist

Foot and ankle

Medullary nailing

Periarticular plating

Standard uniplanar fixator

Ring fixator

Hybrid fixator

Pinless fixator

Drill bits

Kirschner wires

Neuro

Midface

Mandible

Maxilla

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Spinal

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Orthopaedic spinal implants and consumables including spine specific cements and substitutes.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items included:

Cervical - anterior

Cervical - posterior

Thoracic

Lumbar

Reconstruction

Fusion systems

Spine-specific biologic products

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Bone Preparation

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bone cement, mixing systems, pulse lavage, bone substitutes, cement pressurisers, cement removal and associated products.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items in this Lot include the following:

Simple bone cement

Antibiotic bone cement (e.g. Tobramycin and Gentamycin)

Bone cement mixing systems

Pulse lavage

Cement Plugs

Cement Moulds

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All capital and consumable items required for arthroscopic surgery including all stack systems, hardware and consumables for resection and ablation. All specialist instrumentation, disposables and implants for soft tissue repair and mobilisation.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items following:

ACL

Arthroscopy pump systems

Shaver systems and accessories

Bone anchors

Meniscal and cartilage repairs

Rotator cuff

Small joints

Radio frequency consumables

Arthroscopic camera stacks and accessories

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Orthopaedic Power Tools and Consumables.

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Large bone, trauma, high speed and specialist power tools including all loan agreements, purchase options, maintenance and all associated costs

II.2.14) Additional information

Items in this Lot include the following:

Drills

Saws

Ultrasound bone growth systems

General orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Biologics

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All biologic and synthetic bone and soft tissue substitutes and additional products such as platelet separation systems.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items in this Lot include the following:

Allografts

Xenografts

Demineralised bone matrix

Cancellous bone chips

Bone substitutes

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Value Based Solutions and Innovation

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

As part of NHS Wales' drive to improve efficiency across the service, NWSSP is seeking value-based opportunities

In order to understand what solutions may be available in the current market, suppliers will be able to submit plans to determine how partnerships/services/solutions can be developed with participating Organisations including what products and/or services are available to facilitate Value Based Healthcare Outcomes, what support will be given and under what circumstances. Crucially what benefits and

efficiencies can be expected from them.

II.2.14) Additional information

This includes but is not limited to:

Patient planning

Overall cost of care reduction

Storage solutions for consigned stock

Addressing the issues of unbalanced or overstocked product

Equipment and technological platforms

Patient pathway optimisation - affecting the patient end to end journey and patient experience.

Equipment & innovation solutions which optimise patient care/rehabilitation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Extremities Arthroplasty

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Shoulder, elbow, ankle, small joint reconstruction and fracture management through prosthetic arthroplasty including bespoke and custom-made implants.

II.2.14) Additional information

Items included:

Shoulder humeral

Shoulder glenoid

Shoulder accessories

Elbow,humeral

Elbow,ulnar

Elbow,radial

Elbow,pre-assembled

Elbow accessories

Finger

Ankle,tala

Ankle,tibial tray

Ankle,pre-assembled tibial

Ankle,meniscal

Ankle accessories

Toe

Lot specific orthopaedic implant instrumentation

Robotics and consumables

Wearables

Capital Equipment

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

13 January 2025

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The purpose of the PIN is to advise the supply market of the upcoming opportunity.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142371.

(WA Ref:142371)