Award

Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 12:47

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 14:48

Planning

20 Dec 2023 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of syringes, needles, including biopsy and associated products, has reached the award stage, managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited. The estimated contract value for this framework agreement, which is expected to run from 2nd August 2025 to 1st August 2027, amounts to approximately £340,000,000. This contract, classified under the medical equipment and consumables category, was sought through an open procedure and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, London, and the South East. The tender period concluded on 12th September 2024, with the active award being announced on 28th January 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical consumables industry, particularly those capable of supplying or manufacturing syringes, needles, and related products. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process indicates suitability for these types of enterprises. Given the large scale and broad geographic coverage of the contract, companies that can provide comprehensive and innovative solutions tailored to the medical sector's needs could greatly benefit and drive substantial business growth through participation in this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of syringes, needles including biopsy and products associated with their use including safety versions where applicable. Needles and syringes can be supplied both as individual products and in combination with each other and include: Syringes; Needles; Biopsy needles, Combined needles and syringes; Safety needles; Combined safety needles and syringes; and Products associated with the use of needles and/or syringes as above. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the total value of purchases under it will be around PS97,500,000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around PS340,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8377226-39f8-4c06-831f-5f770ec27be6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

33141321 - Anesthesia needles

33141323 - Biopsy needles

33141326 - Radiology procedural needles

33141328 - Epidural needles

33141329 - Amniocentesia needles

33171300 - Epidural kits or packs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 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
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Contact Email
sophie.calpin1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NON AWARD

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