This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 14:43

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2025 at 17:47

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 15:11

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 13:39

Planning

29 Jul 2024 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain has conducted an award phase for a framework agreement concerning the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products. This procurement process pertains to the healthcare industry category and focuses on the delivery of disposable non-chemical medical consumables within the UK. Initially started with a tender phase on 15th January 2025, the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, culminating with contract signatures executed on 1st September 2025. The agreement, valued between £120,000,000 and £136,500,000 for a potential four-year term, includes options to extend and covers a comprehensive list of medical items for NHS entities and other relevant bodies. Supply Chain Coordination Limited, operating from London, acts as the buyer and contracting authority.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in medical devices and consumables. Companies offering Central Venous Catheters, Arterial Lines, and related accessories have the opportunity to access NHS Supply Chain's extensive customer base. The framework allows for potential issuance of sub-contracts to successful suppliers, promoting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, alongside established corporations. The award criteria prioritise resilience, training, social value, and competitive pricing, providing a lucrative market for innovative suppliers that can meet stringent quality and insurance standards. With a procurement approach that reserves purchasing rights from non-framework suppliers, flexible engagement options exist, augmenting suppliers' potential for strategic market entry and expansion within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

: Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seek to establish a Framework agreement for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products including but not limited to Arterial Lines, Arterial Cannula, Central Venous Catheters (Tunnelled / Non-Tunnelled), Catheter Fixation / Securement Devices, Port Introducers, Implantable Ports (Chest / Arm), Introducers, Tunnelling Rods, Midlines, PICCs, Vascular Catheters, Safety Huber Needles (with / without Y-Site), Wireless ECG Tip Location Systems and their Accessories, and Repair Kits. The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework term will be on a 2+ 2 year basis (with a maximum term of 48 months). It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS30,000,000 to PS34,125,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2 + 2 Term) will be in the region of PS120,000,000 to PS136,500,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. 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 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.

Lot Information

Acute Central Venous Catheter

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Acute Central Venous Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4,098,932 to PS4,844,192 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Vascular Catheter

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Vascular Central Venous Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS582,806 to PS688,770 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11,868,194 to PS14,026,047 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Skin Tunnelled Catheter (Cuffed)

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Skin Tunnelled (Cuffed) Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS731,343 to PS864,314 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Implanted Port

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Implanted Port products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS709,843 to PS838,905 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Arterial Line

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Arterial Line products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3,315,879 to PS3,918,766 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Midline

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Midline products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,609,077 to PS1,901,637 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Accessories / Associated Products

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Catheter Accessories and Associated products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS5,876,313 to PS6,944,734 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework term will be on a 2+ 2 year basis (with a maximum term of 48 months). It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS30,000,000 to PS34,125,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2 + 2 Term) will be in the region of PS120,000,000 to PS136,500,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. 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 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.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration no longer than 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075287-2025
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

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141200 - Catheters

33141240 - Catheter accessories

33141320 - Medical needles

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£136,109,479 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

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
18
Supplier Names

Aquilant Limited

B. Braun Medical Limited

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

Fannin UK Limited

GBUK LTD

HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTD

ICU MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

Kimal Plc

Medical Access Ltd

Reflex Medical Limited

Scottmed Distribution (UK) Ltd

TFX Group Limited

Timesco Healthcare Ltd

Unisurge International Limited

Vygon (UK) Limited

pfm medical UK Ltd

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