EU procurement for the supply of surgical stapling systems (incl. associated refills), Electrothermal Bipolar Vessel Sealing/Dividing systems and Ultrasonic Sealing/Dissecting systems for use in both open and endoscopic surgical procedures
The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) is conducting an EU procurement for the supply of various surgical systems. The contract is divided into six lots: four lots for stapling, bipolar vessel sealing, and ultrasonic scalpel systems (open and endoscopic), and two lots for specific Medtronic products (Endopath ETS and Small diameter reload). A framework agreement will be concluded for a maximum of four years (2+1+1). For the final two lots, the lotting rule applies. Suppliers must comply with EU standards, CE marking, and the technical specifications of the UMCG. The procedure is public, aimed at transparency and competition. The contract requires a strong focus on quality, reliability, and compatibility with existing surgical workflows.
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01What is being requested
The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) is conducting an EU procurement for the supply of various surgical systems. The contract is divided into six lots: four lots for stapling, bipolar vessel sealing, and ultrasonic scalpel systems (open and endoscopic), and two lots for specific Medtronic products (Endopath ETS and Small diameter reload). A framework agreement will be concluded for a maximum of four years (2+1+1). For the final two lots, the lotting rule applies. Suppliers must comply with EU standards, CE marking, and the technical specifications of the UMCG. The procedure is public, aimed at transparency and competition. The contract requires a strong focus on quality, reliability, and compatibility with existing surgical workflows.
Concluding a framework agreement with one party per lot for a maximum period of four years (2+1+1). Lot 1: Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for use in open surgery. Lot 2: Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for endoscopic use. Lot 3: Electrothermal Bipolar Vessel Sealing/Dividing systems for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures (abdominal surgery: vascular surgery, urology, gynecology, as well as thoracic surgery: pulmonary surgery). Lot 4: Ultrasonic Scalpel systems for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures. Lot 5*: Concerns the supply of the
02Breakdown by lot
Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
05Likely competitors
06Tender documents
07Legal themes that may be relevant here
08Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum duration of the framework agreement?
Which surgical systems are supplied under the different lots?
What regarding the specific products for lot 5 and 6?
For which medical specialties are the bipolar vessel sealing/dividing systems intended?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
09Estimated value versus the market
€ 317K
€ 892K
€ 3,3 mln
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