Planning

Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 13:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, focuses on the acquisition of "Syringes, Needles and Associated Products." This tender falls within the goods category and includes various medical supplies such as hypodermic needles and syringes. The buying organisation is situated in London at Wellington House on Waterloo Road. The procurement is in the planning stage, with documentation last updated on 5th June 2025. The contract's estimated start date is set for 23rd June 2026, with completion aimed for 22nd June 2030. A future notice detailing this tender is expected to be released by 6th June 2025, and amendments concerning contract start and end dates have been made recently.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for healthcare product manufacturers and distributors, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and devices. Businesses that produce or supply innovative and compliant needle and syringe products, including those fitting NRFit standards, are well-suited to compete. The tender invites engagement from companies looking to expand their portfolio in the medical goods sector, supporting business growth through integration into the NHS Supply Chain. Considering the long duration of the contract, it provides a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for suppliers able to meet demand and ensure quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

Notice Description

For the supply of Syringes Needles and Associated Products includes hypodermic needles, insulin pen needles, biopsy needles and associated products, hypodermic syringes, tuberculin syringes, insulin syringes, prefilled 0.9% saline syringes, catheter tip syringes, combined needle and syringe products, spinal needles and kits (including NRFit), epidural needles and kits (including NRFit), nerve block/nerve stimulation needles (including NRFit), speciality needles, intraosseous needles and devices, blunt fill drawing up devices, oral drug syringes and syringe caps - all with or without safety devices where appropriate. NHS Supply Chain are also looking into the potential inclusion of bifurcated needles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030286-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141310 - Syringes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracting.team@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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