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Surgical Robots,​ Consumables and Related Services​

NHS Shared Business Services Limited · NHS and health

In brief

NHS Shared Business Services Limited has announced plans to buy medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £150,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 24 May 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 12 bids per contract for this buyer (from 51 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £150,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intend to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Surgical Robots,​ Consumables and Related Services​ to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. It is intended (at this stage) that this will be a single lot framework for Surgical Robots,​ Consumables and Related Services, including, but not limited to: Capital purchase of a Surgical Robot Rental options Short-term and long-term leasing options Pay-per-use payment options Fully managed service plans Training available via approved suppliers Consumables and services relating to the surgical robot (This lotting structure will be explored during the pre market engagement). The Goods and Services will be supplied through a Framework Agreement that allows NHS Trusts (and wider public sector where applicable) access to a range of pre-approved suppliers. The suppliers will be awarded based on their ability to meet strict quality standards and value for money. We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 000353-2026

About the buyer

NHS Shared Business Services LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

25

Awards

7

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

All tenders and awards from NHS Shared Business Services Limited

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From notice 000353-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.