This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 12:46

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 09:49

Planning

16 Apr 2024 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently awarded a national framework for the supply of hypodermic needles and syringes. This procurement process, which falls under the CPV classification 33141310 (Syringes) in the goods category, includes several lots such as safety hypodermic needles, insulin needles and syringes, blunt fill needles (with and without filter), luer slip syringes, and non-safety hypodermic needles. The framework agreements were signed on 20 January 2025, upon the completion of the open procedure, covering the procurement stage from tender to award. This process, relevant to NHS Scotland and facilitated predominantly in the UKM region, aims to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of medical supplies across various healthcare settings within Scotland.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the medical supplies market, particularly within the NHS. The awarded contracts, which encompass multiple lots, offer extensive scope for suppliers specialising in medical devices, particularly syringes and needles. Both large enterprises and SMEs, including suppliers such as Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Crest Medical Ltd, and GBUK Healthcare Ltd, have successfully secured contracts under these agreements. These opportunities not only foster growth and stability for involved businesses but also enhance their portfolios by supporting vital healthcare services across Scotland. The inclusion of community benefits requirements further underscores the tender's focus on positive societal impact, providing an additional avenue for businesses to contribute meaningfully to the local communities they serve.

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Notice Title

Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

Notice Description

National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or can be used to extract fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 Optional 12 month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

We require an insulin safety needle and syringe combination which are needle-based safety devices pre-attached to syringes that protect the clinical staff from accidental needlestick injuries. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland acute settings.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle with Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle with Filter that supports the effective filtration of containment particles when drawing up medication from either plastic, glass and / or rubber ampoules, within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle without Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle without Filter that supports the drawing up of medication within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Luer Slip Syringes

We require a Luer Slip Syringe for use within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. One of the primary functions of a Luer Slip Syringe is to be used in conjunction with the Safety Hypodermic Needles.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Non-Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A non-safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens

We require a Safety Engineered Needle Device (SEND) for use with an insulin pen. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04529d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002012-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,572,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd

B Braun Medical Ltd

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Cambridge Sensors Ltd

Crest Medical Ltd

Critical Healthcare Limited

GBUK Healthcare Ltd

GlucoRx Ltd

Medicina Limited

Owen Mumford Ltd

Terumo UK Ltd

Unisurge International Ltd.

embecta UK Limited

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