- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Intraperitoneal Mesh
- Lot 3. Preformed Mesh
- Lot 4. Self Fixating Mesh
- Lot 5. Synthetic Absorbable Mesh
- Lot 6. Biologically-Derived
- Lot 8. Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers
- Lot 7. Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes absorbable tackers
- Lot 9. Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue
- Lot 10. Innovation
- Lot 1. Flat Mesh
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Jamie Kelly
Telephone
+44 1312756000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NP51825 Hernia Repair Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is to advise the market that NHS National Services Scotland intends to undertake a National Framework for Hernia Repair Products
covering all NHS Scotland Health Boards. All products will be delivered to the National Distribution Centre (NDC) and/or direct to
Hospitals across Scotland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intraperitoneal Mesh
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Preformed Mesh
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Preformed Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair for use in both Open and Laparoscopic Procedures, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability ` / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Self Fixating Mesh
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Self Fixating Mesh which is used for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Synthetic Absorbable Mesh
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Synthetic Absorbable Mesh which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Biologically-Derived
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Biologically-Derived Implant which is primarily for hernia repair, which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes non-absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical References / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes absorbable tackers
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes absorbable tackers which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Hernia Mesh Fixation Device which distributes glue which is used for hernia repair and will be used across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Reference / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Innovation
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Only suppliers who are awarded to lots One (1) – Nine (9) may be awarded.
This Lot is unscored and will be awarded as an Multi Supplier Unranked Award.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flat Mesh
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Intraperitoneal Mesh which is primarily used in incisional hernia repair and available in a range of sizes which will be used throughout NHS Scotland by suitably qualified clinical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical References / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
3 years financial accounts.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Potential Framework Participants must confirm the limits of indemnity per occurrence and aggregate for Public Liability, and any other
relevant insurances are above the minimum of 2 million UKGBP for any one incident in any one year. Potential framework participants
must confirm Employer liability of 5 million UKGBP.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
N/A
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 20
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 November 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 9 February 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 November 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please see "NP51825 Information & Instructions Document" for all additional guidance.
All values within this notice refer to the full 4 Four (4) year agreement.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 60229. 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:
Not Required.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
It has been decided that community benefits, additional to the supply and service of the products detailed in the framework requirements are applicable and all respondents are required to propose a
single, or multiple models and suggestions, of what can be offered.
It is recognised that the framework, initially, does not commit any levels of expenditure to appointed suppliers. Community Benefits will therefore only be applicable when a Participating Authority (or
Participating Authorities) commit to a level of spend of a minimum of 50k GBP.
Suppliers will be asked for suggested models, with increasing benefit as commitment increases, within their offer. It should be noted that community benefits are focused on helping and supporting the community within that Participating Authority’s geographical area.
(SC Ref:812925)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection process has previously been made) applied
to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a
summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a
minimum of 10 (ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 (fifteen) if the communication method used is not electronic) between the
date on which the Authority despatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework
Agreement.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering
into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order,
brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered into
include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s).
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the
Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can
be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are
limited to the award of damages