Planning

PME Thermal Vein Access Device

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a central government authority based in London, aims to source the PME Thermal Vein Access Device. This innovative limb-warming solution is intended for the medical sector, specifically targeting devices and instruments for infusion. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant engagement activities having occurred between August and September 2025. The framework agreement is slated to begin on 23rd June 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. Key dates include a future notice set for 9th February 2026. The procurement method involves a direct award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting a focus on innovative product integration within NHS Supply Chain frameworks.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to the healthcare sector by providing advanced medical devices that enhance patient care and streamline clinical processes. The device is expected to improve peripheral intravenous cannulation success rates, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes. Businesses in the medical device industry, particularly those specialising in infusion devices, are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Engaging with NHS Supply Chain might provide these businesses with a strategic pathway to integrate their products within existing frameworks and potentially expand their presence within the healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME Thermal Vein Access Device

Notice Description

This market engagement exercise focused on sourcing a limb-warming solution designed to promote vein dilation in patients with Difficult Venous Access (DVA), supporting successful peripheral intravenous cannulation. NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits specifically; Patient: Improves the ease and success rate of first-attempt peripheral intravenous cannulation, reducing the need for repeated attempts that can cause bruising, swelling, and discomfort. More serious complications from multiple cannulation attempts include hematoma formation, local tissue damage, increased infection risk, and reduced availability of future access sites--particularly for patients requiring long-term IV therapy. In severe cases, risks include thrombophlebitis, extravasation, and infiltration injuries, which may lead to blistering and tissue necrosis. Successful cannulation also helps prevent treatment delays and minimises patient distress and anxiety. Staff: Enhances staff experience by improving cannulation success and patient care, while reducing the need for escalation to on-call doctors, anaesthetists, or vascular access specialists and avoiding potential complications. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with an identified supplier of these products (alongside the existing Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products Framework) using procedure Direct Award as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 12 months. As part of its strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products with a view to ultimately include this solution within the scope of the Framework for Intravenous Cannula and Associated products which is due to renew on 1st April 2027 For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimated value indicated , NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis.

Planning Information

August 2025 - Innovative product submitted to NHS Supply Chain via the Innovation channels. August 2025 - Customer research and clinical (including NIVAS) engagement activities aimed at establishing uniqueness of product. September 2025 - Face to face meeting for innovative product review and demonstration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079791-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
liz.glover@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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