The national high-value medical consumables joint procurement office has released a notification, marking the commencement of the fourth national-scale volume-based procurement (VBP) tender. This round focuses on artificial lenses and sports medicine medical consumables, with the Tianjin Medical Purchase Center taking on the responsibility of managing the joint procurement office’s daily operations and the specific implementation of the tender.
Encouragement for Additive Manufacturing Technology Products
Notably, the tender encourages the participation of products utilizing additive manufacturing technology, commonly known as 3D printing. This inclusion reflects the growing importance of innovative manufacturing techniques in the medical device industry.
Scope of Sports Medicine Consumables
The sports medicine-related consumables included in the tender are comprehensive, covering threaded anchor nails, knot-free anchor nails, fixed nails, fixed plates, repair sutures, soft tissue reconstruction materials, and bone reconstruction materials (excluding products used in craniofacial surgery). All products considered in the tender must have obtained marketing approvals in China.
Procurement Cycle and Implementation Details
The procurement cycle for this VBP tender is set at two years. Provinces that have initiated similar VBP tenders within the agreement periods are allowed to sequentially postpone the implementation of the results. This flexibility allows for a smooth transition and integration of the tender outcomes with existing procurement plans.-Fineline Info & Tech
