Notice Information
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 CatheterWe 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 CatheterWe 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 CatheterWe 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 CatheterWe 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 LineWe 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 LineWe 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 LineWe 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 CannulaWe require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.
IV Flush Saline Pre-filled SyringeWe 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 PacksWe require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting.
Implantable PortsWe require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice URLs
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