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Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 24/25

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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23 Sep 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involved the acquisition of syringes and needles for pandemic preparedness for the financial year 2024/2025. The process, titled "Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 24/25," falls under the medical consumables category and aims to reinforce the UK’s preparedness stockpile. The procurement was classified under a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as per the NHS supply chain framework. The contract, signed on 22nd September 2025, emphasises delivery throughout the United Kingdom, with the award being granted to Crest Medical Limited.

This procurement opens avenues for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying at scale under framework agreements. Businesses that specialise in medical supplies and have the capacity to handle direct awards under standard NHS terms can benefit significantly. The opportunity allows such organisations to engage with significant health sector programmes, bolstering their portfolios within government health initiatives. Crest Medical Limited, serving as the supplier, exemplifies firms poised for growth via government contracts, encouraging SMEs in the medical supply chain to strengthen their market positioning through similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 24/25

Notice Description

Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Syringes, Needles and Associated Products, which are to be held in the preparedness stockpile. Deliveries will be required over a 1 year period across financial year 2024/2025. Call-off contract from NHS Supply Chain framework infusion pumps, administration sets and associated products. Additional information: Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) as its release would be contrary to the public interest.

Procurement Information

This procurement is to replenish equivalent stock expiring, which is held for pandemic preparedness. This is a direct award under NHS supply chain framework on standard framework terms and conditions.<br/>Direct awards are allowed in these circumstances under the terms and conditions of the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a00e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058862-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST MEDICAL

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