NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement, for supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base, of robotic medical equipment including associated accessories, consumables, and maintenance. This will include general (for example, minimally invasive), laparoscopic, orthopedic and spinal/neurological surgical robotic devices.Applicants are advised that surgical robotic medical equipment shall be the focus of this tender exercise. This strategic approach to this tender aims to meet current customer (NHS) requirements and is to reflect current market capabilities.It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 45 000 000.00 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.