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Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26

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

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26" was initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. Classified under the medical consumables category, this procurement sought goods related to syringes, needles, and associated products. The procurement stage is now complete, and it revolved around a specific award made on 27th November 2025, using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This action was necessitated to replenish stock expiring within the pandemic preparedness framework, with deliveries required across the UK over the 2025/2026 financial year.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specializing in medical consumables. The contract was awarded to Crest Medical Limited, a UK-based SME, indicating potential for similar businesses to engage with public health procurement needs, especially those able to operate under the NHS Supply Chain framework. Companies that can swiftly fulfil critical health-related supply requirements might find these procurement opportunities beneficial, especially given the recurring and urgent nature of pandemic preparedness requirements.

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Notice Title

Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26

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 2025/2026. 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-0602b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001821-2026
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
9 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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