Robotic Medical Equipment and Associated Accessories
This framework starts on 15 July 2024, runs for 24 months and ends on 14 July 2026. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.
Areas covered
The robotics framework provides a compliant purchasing route for robotic medical/surgical equipment. It is the only route to access the Department for Health and Social Care’s Capital Equipment Fund for robotics products.
The framework covers three Lots:
Lot 1 – Surgical Robots
Lot 2 – Spinal and Neurological Robots
Lot 3 – Freestanding Robotic Arms
Overview
We supply robots used in two surgical settings:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- Spinal / Neurological.
What type of surgical procedures can robot assisted surgery be used for and what are the benefits?
The robotic systems within the Minimally Invasive surgical setting can be used to perform prostate removal, hysterectomies, thyroid cancer removal, gastric bypass, and a variety of other surgical procedures.
This type of assisted surgery is associated with:
- reduced reported postoperative pain and faster recovery times
- more effective use of resources
- savings for hospitals due to shorter stays
- reduced risk of wound infections, adhesion formation and postoperative hernias
- better cosmetic results.
Equipment listed under the Spinal/Neurological surgery line can be used for spine or brain surgery, offering fully integrated procedural solutions for surgical planning, workflow, execution and confirmation.
How does robotic surgery work?
Most surgery is performed using a master-slave system that allows the surgeon to sit at a console and control the movements of multiple robotic arms providing a safer and less stressful working position for the surgeon which will potentially reduce incidences of back, shoulder and neck injury.
Savings opportunities
Savings can be achieved by volume banding, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) commitment deals, Multi Trust Aggregations (MTA), and Value Based Procurement. Please contact the Category Manager for further information.
Net Zero and Social Value
Since April 2022 all our frameworks have adopted the Procurement Policy Notice 06/20. The suppliers on this framework have demonstrated their plans for:
- Fighting climate change
- Equal opportunity.
All suppliers on the Framework have Carbon Reduction Plans. Examples within different plans include measures to reduce packaging waste, moving to electric car fleets and reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
See our Downloads ▼ section for the Product Matrix showing details of the systems available to purchase.
Ordering Direct Products
All robotic surgery products are available via Direct supply with a 12-to-16-week lead time from order date.
To order, you will need to obtain a quotation through NHS Supply Chain to benefit from National Framework Agreement Pricing.
To place an order, first contact our Category Manager, who will give you a Unique Reference Number (URN) to detail on your purchase order.
For an informal discussion about the surgical robots available via NHS Supply Chain, and for advice on the process for obtaining quotations, URNs or ordering equipment, please contact:
James Cater
Category Manager - Diagnostics Equipment and Services
james.cater@supplychain.nhs.uk
07562 210 388
The following suppliers are awarded on this framework (by lot):
Lot 1
- CMR Surgical Ltd
- Intuitive Surgical Limited
- Medtronic Limited
Lot 2
- Medtronic Limited
Lot 3
- Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd (New to framework)
- MCT Lifesciences Ltd (New to framework)
- Procept Biorobotics
Mission:
We value the NHS. Our scale, experience and passion support you in the planning, purchase and management of medical equipment. Saving you time and money to concentrate on patient care.
Scale:
- The only route into the DH Capital Equipment Fund, saving the NHS millions of pounds each year
- Active supplier management from our team deliver savings opportunities direct to you
- Standard national documentation saves you time and protects your procurement.
Experience
- Team of CIPS qualified procurement experts, dedicated to each product category to provide market insights and one to one support
- Finance, Clinical, Legal and extensive NHS Procurement experience to support you through the whole process
- Thousands of successful procurements and commitment deals seamlessly delivered.
Passion:
- Free of charge support throughout the process from business case to installation of equipment and beyond
- Free of charge Capital planning service to provide a better future for your equipment base
- Our agreements are an easy route to market that will save you valuable time and provide certainty.