Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · NHS and health
In brief
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) awarded medical supplies work to B. Braun Medical Limited, Stryker UK Limited and Medtronic Limited and 14 others on 10 February 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £15,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 10 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
1 level Spinal Fusion – ceiling price appliesWhat this lot coversWe 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 | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Spinal Fusion and/or Corpectomy including multi-level rods, cages etc.What this lot coversWe 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Discectomy, Laminectomy & spinal decompression without fusion.What this lot coversWe 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 | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Spinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, ScoliosisWhat this lot coversWe 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) | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Vertebroplasty. KyphoplastyWhat this lot coversWe 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 | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging EquipmentWhat this lot coversWe 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 | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Bone Graft & BiomaterialsWhat this lot coversWe 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Other Spinal & Scoliosis items not covered by previous lots (Unscored)What this lot coversBidders 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. " | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Combination Lot – Spinal & Scoliosis Lot Combinations (Unscored)What this lot coversWe 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Enhanced Service & Innovation Lot (Unscored)What this lot coversBidders 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 063710-2025
- Contract award notice · notice 020794-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 020798-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
104Awards
66Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies
- B. Braun Medical Limited5 contracts
- Fresenius Kabi Limited4 contracts
- Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd4 contracts
- Medtronic Limited4 contracts
- Pfizer Limited4 contracts
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From notice 063710-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 9 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.