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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2fcbfe0-cf05-4c1f-9c0f-1011ccf11e95

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is conducting an open procurement process for the supply of Combined Safety Syringes and Needles as part of the UK's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. The tender, which is currently active, was published on 25th February 2021 and is valued at £39 million. The tender period will close on 26th March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 5th May 2021 and last until 4th May 2022. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids, and they can compete for one or more product lines as detailed in the tender documents.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in the UK's essential healthcare supply chain. Businesses involved in medical supplies or those that can provide compliant medical needles are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracts awarded will not only help suppliers grow their market reach but will also contribute to the broader public health objective during the ongoing pandemic.

## Notice

The procurement for Combined Safety Syringes and Needles is for the administration of future vaccine candidates that are not yet available, but form part of the UK's overall vaccine programme. These products will be distributed by Public Health England. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the highest scoring Applicant who meet the minimum requirements, which are set out in the tender documents to the relevant Product Line. Applicants may bid for one or more Product Lines, however it should be noted that where they are the highest scoring Applicant for the 60% volume line their offer for the associated 40% volume line, if bid, will not be considered for evaluation. Please refer to the tender documents for further information in respect of the Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc210b6-2df4-4235-82a9-c92316176d92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 4 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 17:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc210b6-2df4-4235-82a9-c92316176d92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc210b6-2df4-4235-82a9-c92316176d92
  25th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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