This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2023 at 15:09

Award

22 Jun 2023 at 15:10

Planning

07 Dec 2022 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has completed an award for the procurement of Blood Culture Collection Systems, for use in clinical settings. The tender was a limited procurement method without prior publication, resulting in Iskus Health UK Limited winning the contract. The contract is currently active with a value of £5,000,000 signed on 22nd June 2023.

This tender for Blood Culture Collection Systems offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector. The procurement is focused on safety devices for venepuncture procedures. Businesses dealing with medical devices and related healthcare products would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The NHS Supply Chain is the buyer and contracting authority, and the procurement was carried out via a limited procurement method.

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Notice Title

Blood Culture Collection Systems

Notice Description

Supply of safety blood culture collection systems with initial specimen diversion devices (ISSD) intended for use in acute and community clinical settings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) NHS Supply Chain is entering into the market for the supply of safety blood culture collection systems with initial specimen diversion devices (ISSD) intended for use in acute and community clinical settings. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with 1 available supplier. The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be up to the end date of 7th of March 2026. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services 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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) 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. Additional information: Blood Culture Collection Systems are devices designed to increase the safety of routine venepuncture procedures and prevent needle stick injuries. Blood Culture Collection Systems must contain as a minimum: Stainless Steel Needle, Sharp-Safety Mechanism, Flexible Tubing.

Procurement Information

There was only 1 supplier in the market that met all the requirements following the publication of a PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038b54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019321-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
22 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Iskus Health UK Limited

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