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CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025 Contract Award Notice

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 17:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025" has recently completed with the awarding stage, finalized on 18th November 2025. Managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited on behalf of the NHS Supply Chain, this procurement covers a framework agreement involving needlefree connectors, extension sets, and related accessories. The primary procurement category is for devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion, classified under CPV 33194000. The procurement adopted an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 28th November 2024. This framework is applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, London, and South West, with the contract period extending from 26th January 2026 to 25th October 2028. The initial year of the framework is expected to command an approximate spend of £25,000,000 GBP, with a total estimated value of £100,000,000 GBP for the entire duration.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs, particularly those specializing in medical devices and supply chain operations. Given the extensive coverage across NHS Trusts, government departments, and private entities within the UK healthcare sector, businesses that supply transfusion and infusion instruments can benefit significantly from this contract. The open procurement process encourages competitive participation, aligning well with SMEs and VCSEs that seek to expand their footprint in the healthcare supply market. Companies such as B. Braun Medical Limited, Codan Limited, and ICU UK Medical Limited exemplify the diversity of suppliers involved, indicating the framework’s capacity to accommodate a wide range of suppliers from varied scales and specializations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025 Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework 2025 is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories . Lot 1 Needlefree Connectors/Valves. Lot 2 Needlefree Extension Sets. Lot 3 Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices. Lot 4 Needlefree Associated Products. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately PS25,000,000 GBP, however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f89cd7-dbc9-4ba1-8368-ef2394dedfdc
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion

33194120 - Infusion supplies

33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
17
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

Baxter Healthcare Limited

Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

Codan Limited

Fannin (UK) Limited

GBUK Ltd

ICU UK Medical Limited

KCI Medical Limited

Merit Medical UK Limited

OncoSem UK Limited

Prosum Medical Limited

RPG Medical Limited

Spirit Medical Limited

Super B Plus Group Ltd

Vygon (U.K.) Limited

Westcott Medical Limited

Further Information

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