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Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

12 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a tender for the "Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products" as part of their renewal of the National Framework. This procurement falls under the health sector and targets various health boards across Scotland, with a value of GBP 7,500,000. The procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, having signed contracts on 28th October 2019. The main distribution will occur from the National Distribution Centre (NDC) located in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, covering items such as safety hypodermic needles and insulin syringes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly for companies specialising in needles, syringes, and related healthcare products. Companies capable of meeting the rigorous quality standards and requirements outlined in the tender can successfully compete for contracts. The expected large-scale supply, coupled with the community benefits stipulations, supports both existing large suppliers and emerging businesses with innovative solutions geared towards healthcare products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products

Notice Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringes & Needles, Filter & Blunt Fill Needles & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.

Lot Information

Safety Hypodermic Needles

The supply of Hypodermic Needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

The supply of a safety insulin needle and syringe which is a hollow plastic tube with a plunger inside and a short skinny needle attached. Insulin is injected into the fatty tissue just under the skin. This is called a subcutaneous tissue, or "sub-Q" injection. This product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2X12 months extension available

Blunt Fill Needle (With Filter)

The supply of a Blunt Fill needle, these require a higher puncture penetration force than a conventional sharp, so they are less likely to cause needlestick injuries while preparing and filling medications. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Blunt Fill Needle

The supply of a Blunt Fill Needle that eliminates an unnecessary sharp, 10 x the force to penetrate the skin, compared to a conventional needle, Rapid filling, can cope with viscous medications. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all the NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Luer Slip Syringe

The supply of Luer Slip Syringes, featuring a small, plain connection are known as slip tips and are useful for when the syringe is being connected to something not featuring a screw lock mechanism. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Non Safety Hypodermic Needles

The supply of Hypodermic Needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension

Assisted Conception Products

The range will include and not limited to Embryo Catheters, Pick up needles and Filter line and delivered to acute sites across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions available.

Luer Slip Syringe

The Luer Slip Syringes feature a small, plain connection are known as slip tips and are useful for when the syringe is being connected to something not featuring a screw lock mechanism. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.. Please note that the Lot configuration is subject to change.

Safety Infusion Sets

The Safety Wing Infusion sets are also known as "butterfly" or "scalp vein" set--is a device specialized for venipuncture: i.e for accessing a superficial vein for either intravenous injection or phlebotomy. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.. Please note that the Lot configuration is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564098
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141200 - Catheters

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

33194120 - Infusion supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete, Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Crest Medical Ltd

GBUK

Smiths Medical International Ltd

Vygon (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351394
    Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Lancets & Luer Slip Syringe - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringe & Needle, Filter & Blunt Fill Needle's, Filter Straws, Safety Lancets, Luer Slip Syringes & Safety Infusion Sets to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire. The Lot configuration stated in the P.I.N. is subject to change.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358652
    Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes& ACU Products - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringe & Needle, Filter & Blunt Fill Needle's & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373520
    Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringes & Needles, Filter & Blunt Fill Needles & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.

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