Tender

Combined Safety Syringes and Needles for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Tender

25 Feb 2021 at 17:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is conducting an open procurement process for the supply of Combined Safety Syringes and Needles as part of the UK's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. The tender, which is currently active, was published on 25th February 2021 and is valued at £39 million. The tender period will close on 26th March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 5th May 2021 and last until 4th May 2022. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids, and they can compete for one or more product lines as detailed in the tender documents.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in the UK's essential healthcare supply chain. Businesses involved in medical supplies or those that can provide compliant medical needles are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracts awarded will not only help suppliers grow their market reach but will also contribute to the broader public health objective during the ongoing pandemic.

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Notice Title

Combined Safety Syringes and Needles for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Notice Description

The procurement for Combined Safety Syringes and Needles is for the administration of future vaccine candidates that are not yet available, but form part of the UK's overall vaccine programme. These products will be distributed by Public Health England. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the highest scoring Applicant who meet the minimum requirements, which are set out in the tender documents to the relevant Product Line. Applicants may bid for one or more Product Lines, however it should be noted that where they are the highest scoring Applicant for the 60% volume line their offer for the associated 40% volume line, if bid, will not be considered for evaluation. Please refer to the tender documents for further information in respect of the Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2fcbfe0-cf05-4c1f-9c0f-1011ccf11e95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc210b6-2df4-4235-82a9-c92316176d92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 4 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sukhy.rai@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORMANTON
Postcode
WF6 1TL
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Normanton
Westminster Constituency
Normanton and Hemsworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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