Planning

Central Venous Catheters

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, widely known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process for a national framework aimed at supplying Central Venous Catheters and associated products to NHS Scotland. The tender, titled "Central Venous Catheters" and classified under the CPV code 33141200, falls under the ‘goods’ category and is in the planning stage. The procurement process is set to be initiated through a tender method with an anticipated release date at the beginning of June 2026. The procurement is valued at approximately £8,000,000 over four years and involves multiple planned lots, ranging from coated and non-coated catheters to implantable ports. The delivery is planned within the region of UKM, which covers locations in Scotland.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in producing various types of catheters and medical accessories. Companies capable of providing high-quality medical products like coated and non-coated catheters, paediatric catheters, and intravenous supplies will find this framework conducive to significant business growth. As NHS National Services Scotland is a central purchasing body, successful bidders could establish a strong foothold in supplying critical healthcare products within the public health sector in Scotland, thereby expanding the scope and scale of their business operations. Monitoring the Public Contract Scotland portal will be crucial to stay updated on further developments and changes in the lot configurations.

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Notice Title

Central Venous Catheters

Notice Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Central Venous Catheters covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change

Lot Information

Coated Central Venous Catheter

We require a Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter

We require a Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

Paediatric Central Venous Catheter

We require a Paediatric Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

Midline Catheter

We require a Midline Catheter for longer term IV access which is ideal for patients whose treatment is expected to last more than three (3) days.

Skin Tunnelling Catheter

We require a Skin Tunnelling Catheter suitable for long term insertion for use in, but not limited to; taking a blood sample, giving medication, giving blood or blood products, giving chemotherapy, intravenous feeding, bone marrow transplantation, and photopheresis.

Antimicrobial Impregnated PICC Line

We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Antimicrobial), which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally.

Non-Coated PICC Line

We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Non-Coated), which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally.

Seldinger Arterial Line

We require a Seldinger arterial lines used in the Seldinger technique of inserting a catheter over a guidewire to safely place a tube into an artery for continuous blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling.

Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannula

We require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.

IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringe

We require IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringes used in a healthcare settings for flushing and maintaining indwelling vascular access devices, like, PICC lines, and central venous catheters.

CVC Insertion Packs

We require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting.

Implantable Ports

We require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000964-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

33141200 - Catheters

33141310 - Syringes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.lennon@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7929866732

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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