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Award

10 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Tender

13 Jul 2022 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for "Central Venous Catheters." The procurement method was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being goods. The contract was signed on 25th October 2022. This tender created opportunities for suppliers of various sizes, including both large and small-medium enterprises.

This tender by NHS National Services Scotland focused on acquiring a range of medical products like Coated Central Venous Catheters, Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters, and Paediatric Central Venous Catheters. The tender attracted multiple bids from suppliers, offering opportunities for businesses of different scales to compete. Businesses in the health industry, particularly those providing medical supplies, would find this tender suited for growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Central Venous Catheters

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

Lot Information

Coated Central Venous Catheters

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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven suppliers to be awarded.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters

We require a Non Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; for use in; 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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varyinglengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked framework, where we envisage seven participants to be awarded.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Paediatric Central Venous Catheters

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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and# describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven Suppliers to be awarded.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Midline Catheters

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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 4 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Skin Tunnelling Catheters

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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 5 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this Lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Antimicrobial PICC Lines

We require a Antimicrobial (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, 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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 6 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non Coated PICC's

We require a Non Coated (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, 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. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 7 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger)

We require a Seldinger Arterial Line, which can be inserted in a variety of arteries, the most common sites for placement being the radial and the femoral artery. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 8 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger)

We require a Non Selindger Arterial Cannula which is designed for insertion into peripheral arteries, allowing the for the determination of blood gas estimations or monitoring blood pressure. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 9 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: Two Optional extension options consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes

We require a range of Single Use IV Saline Prefilled Syringes (in various sizes) which are designed to help prevent vascular access systems blockage and to clear any medication that may be left at the catheter site which will be used by clinically trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 10 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

CVC Insertion Packs

We require a CVC Insertion Pack that will contain a range of different consumable products that will be used for central line Insertion by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. The contents of these packs will be agreed with Health Boards on an individual basis. Lot 11 - We envisage seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a Multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Implantable Ports

We require a range of Implantable Ports and associated Needles which NHS Scotland give IV treatments and blood transfusions directly into a vein, which allows easy access to a vein for blood draws. Patients with with cancer, severe infections, kidney failure and IBD may need implanted ports which are implanted by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Lot 12 - We envisaged seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Potential framework suppliers to are awarded to one or more lots, can list their range of products here as this lot will not be scored nor evaluated.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695676
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463963
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141200 - Catheters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,477,968 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,395,829 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,981,617 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
13
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital

GBUK Healthcare Ltd

Kimal plc

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD

Medical Access Limited

Merit Medical UK Ltd.

Molnlycke Health Care

Pharmed UK

Teleflex

Vygon (UK) Ltd

pfm medical UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453882
    Central Venous Catheters - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463963
    Central Venous Catheters - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

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