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title: "Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products"
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# Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be5c3eb4-4eb6-4387-80b6-1d6a7a4f5ca7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products was conducted by NHS Supply Chain, operating out of Wellington House, London. The tender was part of an open procedure aimed at disposable non-chemical and haematological consumables. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £136,500,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25th February 2025, with the contract running from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2028. The framework agreement provides for a 24-month initial term, with the possibility of extending up to 48 months, covering extensive regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its broad supplier inclusivity. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying vascular catheters, arterial lines, and associated medical products, stand to benefit considerably. Successful suppliers include Aquilant Limited, B. Braun Medical Limited, and several other renowned corporations, highlighting the competitive yet rewarding nature of this contract. SMEs, in particular, may find growth opportunities by collaborating or forming partnerships to fulfill the NHS's expansive requirements under this agreement.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seek to establish a Framework agreement for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products including but not limited to Arterial Lines, Arterial Cannula, Central Venous Catheters (Tunnelled / Non-Tunnelled), Catheter Fixation / Securement Devices, Port Introducers, Implantable Ports (Chest / Arm), Introducers, Tunnelling Rods, Midlines, PICCs, Vascular Catheters, Safety Huber Needles (with / without Y-Site), Wireless ECG Tip Location Systems and their Accessories, and Repair Kits. The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS30,000,000 to PS34,125,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend up to a total period of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4f7475-0e5d-4918-a94e-e697fefd119c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,500,000 |
| 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 | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | AQUILANT; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BECTON DICKINSON; FANNIN; GBUK; HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY; ICU MEDICAL GROUP; JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL; KIMAL; MEDICAL ACCESS; PFM MEDICAL; REFLEX MEDICAL; SCOTTMED DISTRIBUTION (UK; TFX GROUP; TIMESCO HEALTHCARE; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL; VYGON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141320 - Medical needles
- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4f7475-0e5d-4918-a94e-e697fefd119c
- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0552f790-170c-48dc-bd63-e315685abb3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4f7475-0e5d-4918-a94e-e697fefd119c
  24th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0552f790-170c-48dc-bd63-e315685abb3a
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b21b1228-f55f-492d-b44d-15ac7e67f751
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001530-2025
  Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16c16a94-4b04-4800-a317-34cc1888a3d5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b38eb58d-b034-4d46-9412-d18da9bf3103
  n/a

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