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"description": "The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30157. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343\r\n The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:\r\n The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the\r\n Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular\r\n Sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)\r\n and awarded a fair, open transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.\r\n Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/\r\n A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:\r\n Employability / targeted recruitment \u0026 training\r\n Supply chain initiatives\r\n Workshops / Mentoring\r\n Third sector engagement\r\n Community consultation / engagement / events\r\n Educational initiatives\r\n (SC Ref:804743)",
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"description": "We 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.\r\n Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to a 1 level spinal fusion i.e. spinal rods and appropriate locking \u0026 non locking screw(s), the combined value of which should not exceed GBP 1,470",
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"description": "We require all implants and consumables for use in NHSS Discectomy, Laminectomy \u0026 spinal decompression without fusion, invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.\r\n Lot 3 should include only those products relevant to Discectomy, Laminectomy \u0026 spinal decompression without fusion Procedures",
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"description": "We 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.\r\n Lot 4 should include only those products relevant to a pinal deformity in children/adolescents/adults, Scoliosis procedure(s)",
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"description": "We 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.\r\n Lot 5 should include only those products relevant to a Vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty Procedure",
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"description": "We require all Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment specifically for use in NHSS Spinal \u0026/or Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.\r\n Lot 6 should include only those products relevant to Navigation and Intra-operative Imaging Equipment for use in Spinal \u0026/or Scoliosis surgical Procedures",
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"description": "We require bone graft and biomaterials specifically for use in NHSS Spinal \u0026 Scoliosis surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.\r\n Lot 7 should include any bone graft \u0026/or Biomaterial products which are of use in Spinal and/or Scoliosis procedures.",
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"description": "Bidders are requested to submit details of any items they offer, which are suitable for use in Spinal \u0026 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.\r\n 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.\r\n PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. \"",
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"description": "We require Orthopaedic Spinal \u0026 Scoliosis Implants, Consumables \u0026 Equipment for use in NHSS Spinal \u0026 Scoliosis invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.\r\n Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of volume commitments of Spinal \u0026 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.\r\n Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price.\r\n Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Spinal \u0026 Scoliosis Market Share for 1 health board, and/or All of Scotland. (Current spend circa GBP 3Mpa)\r\n 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.",
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"description": "Bidders 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:\r\n - Reduced Waiting Times\r\n - Streamlined Patient Pathway\r\n - Reduced Hospital Bed Days\r\n - Reduced Readmission Rate\r\n - Lower Costs\r\n - Enhanced Data Quality \u0026 Reporting\r\n - Enhanced Inventory Management\r\n -Navigation Innovations\r\n 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.\r\n 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.",
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"description": "(1) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the\r\n candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice.\r\n (2) All candidates will be required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business.\r\n See contract/tender documentation which incorporates the requirements of the ESPD (Scotland) and the financial period of reporting is the\r\n previous 3 financial years.",
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