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EU procurement for the supply of stapling systems, electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing/dividing systems and ultrasonic sealing/dissecting systems

Type
Supplies
33141125
Estimated value
€ 17M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence low

The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) has concluded an EU procurement for the supply of various surgical stapling, electrothermal, and ultrasonic systems under a framework agreement with a maximum duration of eight years. The tender is closed (Publication 371014) and concerns supplies, public, with CPV code 33141125 in NL (NUTS NL113). The deadline for bids was 10 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC. No price data or documents are mentioned. The procurement is scheduled across four lots: (1) open surgery stapling systems, (2) endoscopic stapling systems, (3) electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing/dividing systems, (4) ultrasonic scalpel systems.

Supplies · Open · European procedure

Sustainability countsEuropean
Contract type
Supplies
Open
Estimated value
€16,550,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
Ongoing
12:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
4
4 lots
Main CPV code
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 33SuppliesEU tenderGreen / SPP

01What is being requested

The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) has concluded an EU procurement for the supply of various surgical stapling, electrothermal, and ultrasonic systems under a framework agreement with a maximum duration of eight years. The tender is closed (Publication 371014) and concerns supplies, public, with CPV code 33141125 in NL (NUTS NL113). The deadline for bids was 10 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC. No price data or documents are mentioned. The procurement is scheduled across four lots: (1) open surgery stapling systems, (2) endoscopic stapling systems, (3) electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing/dividing systems, (4) ultrasonic scalpel systems.

Concluding a framework agreement with a single party per lot for a maximum period of eight years (4+1+1+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.

33141125€ 17MSupplies
1Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for use in open surgical procedures€890,000
2Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for endoscopic surgical procedures€7,185,000
3Electrothermal Bipolar Vessel Sealing/Dividing systems (for sealing and cutting) for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures€5,570,000
4Ultrasonic Sealing/Dissecting systems (for sealing and cutting) for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures€2,905,000

02Outcome

Awarded

Johnson & Johnson Medical BV

03Breakdown by lot

Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for use in open surgical procedures€890,000
Surgical stapling systems and associated refills for endoscopic surgical procedures€7,185,000
Electrothermal Bipolar Vessel Sealing/Dividing systems (for sealing and cutting) for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures€5,570,000
Ultrasonic Sealing/Dissecting systems (for sealing and cutting) for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures€2,905,000

04Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • 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).

05Value in context

€16,550,000

06Bidders in this segment

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Medtronic Trading NL B.V.SME9830×
2Boston Scientific Nederland B.V.SME9320×
3Johnson & Johnson Medical B.V.SME9116×
4Abbott Medical Nederland B.V.SME8616×
5Mediost B.V.SME8314×
6Philips Nederland B.V.SME8315×

07Tender documents

TN289223 - SF03 Aankondiging van een gegunde opdracht 20210415113401pdfApr 15, 2021 · 61 KB
TN289223 - SF02 Aankondiging van een opdracht 20201117120401pdfNov 17, 2020 · 44 KB

08Legal themes that may be relevant here

09Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum duration of the framework agreement?
The framework agreement has a maximum period of eight years, based on a structure of 4+1+1+1+1 years.
For which medical specialties are the systems intended?
The systems are intended for abdominal surgery (including vascular surgery, urology, and gynecology) and thoracic surgery (pulmonary surgery).
Which types of surgical systems are supplied under the agreement?
The supply includes surgical stapling systems and associated refills for open and endoscopic use, electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing/dividing systems, and ultrasonic scalpel systems.
Are the systems supplied exclusively for open surgery?
No, the contract includes systems for both open and endoscopic surgical procedures.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

10Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 317K
median
€ 892K
p75
€ 3,3 mln
€ 17 mln

Gegunde waarden in CPV 33 · leveringen n=528