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Central Venous Catheters

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently at the tender stage for a procurement titled "Central Venous Catheters," which aims to renew the National Framework for supplying these catheters to NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is executed using an open procedure and electronic submissions. The process, with an estimated value of £13,000,000, is targeted for locations within the UKM region. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 3rd July 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The agency's contact point is James Lennon, and the tender was initiated on 2nd June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of medical consumables, specifically vascular access devices. Companies that provide high-quality products suitable for healthcare settings will find this framework particularly relevant. There is scope for participation in numerous lots, including innovative and value-adding products not previously available. The framework facilitates potential growth by forming lasting partnerships with NHS Scotland, with an emphasis on quality and pricing criteria. Businesses providing coated, non-coated, paediatric, and various specialty catheters, as well as related consumables, are well-suited to compete in this tender, which also encourages community benefits via the NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway.

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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. This tender will be for consumable products only which are applicable to the commodity area mentioned above.

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 Catheter

We 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 Catheter

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.

Midline Catheter

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.

Skin Tunnelling Catheter

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.

Antimicrobial Impregnated PICC Line

We 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 Line

We 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 Line

We 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 Cannula

We require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.

IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringe

We 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 Packs

We require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting. This is an unscored Lot and suppliers are not automatically awarded to this Lot. To be awarded to this Lot suppliers must first meet all mandatory requirements and tendered against any of the scored Lots within this tender.

Implantable Ports

We require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.

Stabilisation Devices

We require Stabilisation Devices used within a clinical healthcare setting.

Dialysis Central Venous Catheters

We require a Dialysis Central Venous Catheter which will provide immediate vascular access for haemodialysis, used either temporarily or long-term depending on patient needs.

Accessories

Accessories - Unscored Lot. This Lot is for items which don't fall into Lots 1-14 but are used in association with an item(s) submitted in another Lot. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14 of the framework. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are only awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to one of the scored Lots(1-14).

Innovation

Innovation - Unscored Lot. For items which are yet to be made available to the market, but will become available over the duration of the framework. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are automatically awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to any of the other Lots(1-14).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819559
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557010
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

33141240 - Catheter accessories

33141310 - Syringes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
We intend to retender prior to the expiry of this framework.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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