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Award

18 Nov 2025 at 06:51

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) has initiated a procurement process for the "Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025", focusing on devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion. This framework aims to cover various product lots such as Needlefree Connectors/Valves, Extension Sets, and Closed System Transfer Devices, with the procurement category being goods. Interested parties must complete their submissions by 25th November 2024. The process is an open procedure and includes options to extend the framework beyond the initial 24-month period. The framework offers flexibility for NHS entities and private healthcare organisations across the UK, presenting a significant opportunity given the estimated spend in the first year is approximately £25,000,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for companies in the medical devices industry to expand their business with the NHS, providing a chance to collaborate on a national level. Businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying medical devices, especially those focusing on infusion and transfusion equipment, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this framework can offer long-term revenue streams through partnerships with NHS Supply Chain, enabling suppliers to benefit from potential additional savings initiatives. The framework also contains provisions for electronic ordering and invoicing, streamlining processes for participating businesses in line with modern procurement practices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

100000000

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.

Lot Information

Needlefree Connectors/Valves

Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

Needlefree Extension Sets

Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices

Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

Needlefree Associated Products

Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

Needlefree Connectors/Valves

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS6,000,000 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. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Needlefree Extension Sets

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS16.000.000 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. ' Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,000,000 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. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Needlefree Associated Products

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,000,000 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. Additional information: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074575-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain Operated by 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
19
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

Baxter Healthcare Limited

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

Codan Limited

Fannin UK Limited

GBUK Ltd

ICU UK Medical Ltd

KCI Medical Limited

Merit Medical UK Ltd

OncoSem UK Limited

Prosum Medical Ltd

RPG Medical Limited

SUPER B PLUS GROUP LTD

Spirit Medical Ltd

Vygon (UK) Ltd

Wescott Medical Limited

Wescott Medical Ltd.

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