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Coming up· published 19 Jun 2025

Total Surgical Instruments Solutions

Supply Chain Coordination Limited · Lambeth, London

Supply Chain Coordination Limited is planning Total Surgical Instruments Solutions. It is a framework for other health and social care in Lambeth.

Source: Find a Tender, published 19 Jun 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 10:39

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 08:16

    View notice
  3. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  4. 2026

    Contract starts

  5. Next

    2028

    Contract ends

    2 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Supply Chain Coordination Limited is planning Total Surgical Instruments Solutions. It is a framework for other health and social care in Lambeth. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £2,000,000,000. The contract runs from 14 August 2026 to 14 August 2028. It lasts 2 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 19 June 2025. The notice number is 033550-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051d19.

Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, based in London, is actively exploring the development of a Total Surgical Instruments Solutions framework for the NHS Supply Chain. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude by 27 August 2025.

Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest by 4 July 2025 and participate in various engagement activities, including a supplier day in Nottingham on 27 June 2025, followed by a Request for Information with a deadline of 24 July 2025. With a value of up to £2.4 billion, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement, given its accessible framework agreement and scope for renewal.

The notice in full

NHS Supply Chain managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL Ltd) is exploring options in developing a Total Surgical Instruments Solutions. The high-level scope of the requirements in development covers Surgical Instruments including the following types of product ranges and services: Lot 1 Single Use Surgical instruments & Packs - Medical devices designed for use on a single patient during a specific surgical procedure and then disposed.

They are typically individually sterile-packaged and ready for immediate use. Lot 2 Re-useable Surgical Instruments- Medical devices designed for multiple uses, requiring cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation between each application. They are essential tools for a wide range of surgical procedures.

Lot 3 Scalpel Blades & Handles Single Use / Re-usable - A scalpel is a surgical instrument used to make cuts, consisting of a blade and a handle. The blade is typically made of steel and is extremely sharp, while the handle provides a secure grip. Lot 4 Surgical Instruments Managed Service - Full management of surgical instrument maintenance, repair, and replacement or disposal where necessary.

It will include all, cleaning and decontamination, sterilisation, transport costs, and meet critical turnaround times. Lot 5 Surgical Instruments Repair and Maintenance - Ensures the longevity, safety, and effectiveness of these instruments. Lot 6 Surgical Instruments Decontamination and Sterilisation Services - Ensure reusable instruments are safe for patient use by undergoing a decontamination process, including cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation by Steam, Gas or Radiation.

Lot 7 Surgical Instruments Recycling Services - Ensure correct disposable options available for single use, and re-usable surgical instruments (when beyond repair). Lot 8 Procedure Packs - contain sterile single-use products which may be 'National Standardised' or 'Bespoke', comprising of key components for medical procedures e.g., wound care, dressing packs, catheterisation packs, and blood culture packs.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Goods
Contract period
14 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2028 (2 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£2,000,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
033550-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d19
CPV code
33169000 - Surgical instruments; 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices; 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment; 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment; 85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products; 50 - Repair and maintenance services; 85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Supply Chain Coordination Limited is based in Lambeth. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Lambeth
Town
South East London
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Electoral ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Region
London
Sub-region
Lambeth
Area
Inner London - East
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Category
Goods
Address
London, SE1 8UG · London · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Total Surgical Instruments Solutions

When will the Total Surgical Instruments Solutions tender open?

Supply Chain Coordination Limited has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Total Surgical Instruments Solutions contract worth?

The estimated value is £2,000,000,000. The contract runs from 14 August 2026 to 14 August 2028 (2 years).

Who is the buyer for Total Surgical Instruments Solutions?

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, based in Lambeth, London.

How do I bid for Total Surgical Instruments Solutions?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.