Award

Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated and completed a procurement process for a National Framework to supply Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland. This process, focusing on the health industry category, included various types of needles and syringes such as Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe Combinations, and Blunt Fill Needles, among others. The procurement was an open procedure with electronic submissions, culminating in multiple awards on 20th January 2025. The total contract value is approximately £5,750,000 with a framework agreement in place supporting further requirements and potential extensions up to 5 years.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in hypodermic needle and syringe production. Large-scale suppliers, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete, offering a variety of products and potentially innovative solutions to meet NHS Scotland’s needs. Engaging in this framework can result in substantial business growth along with long-term relationships with a major healthcare buyer, fostering stability and the opportunity to contribute to NHS Scotland’s operational efficiency and patient safety.

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Notice Title

Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

Notice Description

National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Blunt Fill Needle with Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle with Filter that supports the effective filtration of containment particles when drawing up medication from either plastic, glass and / or rubber ampoules, within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

We require an insulin safety needle and syringe combination which are needle-based safety devices pre-attached to syringes that protect the clinical staff from accidental needlestick injuries. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland acute settings.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or can be used to extract fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 Optional 12 month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle without Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle without Filter that supports the drawing up of medication within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Luer Slip Syringes

We require a Luer Slip Syringe for use within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. One of the primary functions of a Luer Slip Syringe is to be used in conjunction with the Safety Hypodermic Needles.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Non-Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A non-safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens

We require a Safety Engineered Needle Device (SEND) for use with an insulin pen. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776624
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522190
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

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,572,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
Cameron Wright
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot, chelsea.lawson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7870831908

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

APOLLO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

B BRAUN MEDICAL

BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL

BECTON DICKINSON

CAMBRIDGE SENSORS

CREST MEDICAL

CRITICAL HEALTHCARE

EMBECTA

GBUK HEALTHCARE

GLUCORX

MEDICINA

OWEN MUMFORD

TERUMO

UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL

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