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Surgical Mesh, Fixation Devices and Bulking Agents

Type: Contract Extension Category: Medical and Surgical Consumables Reference: 2019/S 231-565881 Supply Route: Stocked, Blue Diamond, eDirect
Start Date: 2 November 2020 Expiry Date: 1 November 2024

The Surgical Mesh, Fixation Devices and Bulking Agents framework starts on 2 November 2020, runs for 48 months and ends on 1 November 2024. This includes a 24 month extension.

There are over 1,346 products on this framework including 496 new products from new and incumbent suppliers.

Surgical mesh is a woven sheet which is used as either a permanent or temporary support for organs and other tissues during surgery. The meshes are used in a variety of surgeries and reconstructive work including hernia and abdominal repairs, and reconstructive work such as breast reconstruction or pelvic organ prolapse. The framework includes most types of surgical mesh including synthetic, biological and hybrid mesh, and products which are used in conjunction with mesh fixation such as staples, glues and self-fixation mesh systems.

There are four Lots on the Surgical Mesh, Fixation Devices and Bulking Agents new framework:

  • Lot 1: Standard Flat Mesh
  • Lot 2: Specialist Mesh (Biologic, Pre-cut, Contour, Self-fixating, Biologic Hybrid, Synthetic Hybrid)
  • Lot 3: Fixation Devices
  • Lot 4: Stress Incontinence Mesh and Bulking Agents.

Surgical Mesh is used by surgeons and scrub nurses in theatres and day surgery units.

See our Useful Links section for information on:

  • The NICE guidelines for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women (April 2019).
  • The move to glues in hernia operations recommended by NICE.

Savings opportunities
The framework provides a National Pricing Matrix (NPM) from a number of suppliers, which will allow savings opportunities for customers who are able to consolidate their purchasing.

If you are interested in making savings via the NPM, please speak to your ICS Manager.

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  • Product Listing

    An Excel file showing the products that are included in this framework.
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  • National Pricing Matrix (NPM)

    An Excel file showing the suppliers offering savings opportunities as part of the NPM.
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