Award

Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 09:37

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products was conducted by NHS Supply Chain, operating out of Wellington House, London. The tender was part of an open procedure aimed at disposable non-chemical and haematological consumables. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £136,500,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25th February 2025, with the contract running from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2028. The framework agreement provides for a 24-month initial term, with the possibility of extending up to 48 months, covering extensive regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its broad supplier inclusivity. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying vascular catheters, arterial lines, and associated medical products, stand to benefit considerably. Successful suppliers include Aquilant Limited, B. Braun Medical Limited, and several other renowned corporations, highlighting the competitive yet rewarding nature of this contract. SMEs, in particular, may find growth opportunities by collaborating or forming partnerships to fulfill the NHS's expansive requirements under this agreement.

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Notice Title

Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seek to establish a Framework agreement for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products including but not limited to Arterial Lines, Arterial Cannula, Central Venous Catheters (Tunnelled / Non-Tunnelled), Catheter Fixation / Securement Devices, Port Introducers, Implantable Ports (Chest / Arm), Introducers, Tunnelling Rods, Midlines, PICCs, Vascular Catheters, Safety Huber Needles (with / without Y-Site), Wireless ECG Tip Location Systems and their Accessories, and Repair Kits. The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS30,000,000 to PS34,125,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be5c3eb4-4eb6-4387-80b6-1d6a7a4f5ca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4f7475-0e5d-4918-a94e-e697fefd119c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141200 - Catheters

33141240 - Catheter accessories

33141320 - Medical needles

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

AQUILANT

B. BRAUN MEDICAL

BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL

BECTON DICKINSON

FANNIN

GBUK

HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

ICU MEDICAL GROUP

JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL

KIMAL

MEDICAL ACCESS

PFM MEDICAL

REFLEX MEDICAL

SCOTTMED DISTRIBUTION (UK

TFX GROUP

TIMESCO HEALTHCARE

UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL

VYGON (UK

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