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title: "Combined Safety Syringes and Needles for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme"
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# Combined Safety Syringes and Needles for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69ab6dd6-ac93-48cc-9f64-0f5f3ef71f87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Supply Chain, which has issued a tender for "Combined Safety Syringes and Needles for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme." This procurement falls under the medical industry category, specifically focusing on medical needles, with a total contract value of £39,000,000. The contract period is set to run from 2nd June 2021 to 2nd June 2022, while the tender closed on 26th March 2021. This was an open procurement process, aimed at securing essential medical supplies for the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in the lucrative field of medical supplies. Companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of medical products, including those that can meet the specific requirements for safety syringes and needles, would be well-suited to compete. As this procurement focuses on a critical public health necessity, successful bidders could not only contribute to vital health initiatives but also expand their market presence through participation in large-scale public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) and Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) wish to procure a stockpile of products to be distributed for future vaccines in relation to the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2526d3c5-afe9-4920-9dfd-6a4892f362f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 2 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £778,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GBUK; OWEN MUMFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2526d3c5-afe9-4920-9dfd-6a4892f362f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2526d3c5-afe9-4920-9dfd-6a4892f362f4
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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