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title: "Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd3b9c63-6451-40d4-8fe3-a82ce4b3f80d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2020-04-30"
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# Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd3b9c63-6451-40d4-8fe3-a82ce4b3f80d

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is seeking to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of needlefree connection systems and associated products. The procurement is classified under sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices, with an estimated total value of approximately £144 million over the contract period starting from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2024. The tender process has concluded, and interested suppliers, especially those in the medical device industry, are encouraged to engage with the NHS Supply Chain customer base, which covers various regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North West and the South East.

This framework agreement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical equipment and supplies. With an anticipated spend of £72 million in the first two years, businesses providing innovative and efficient needlefree systems are well-positioned to compete. Companies supplying hospital equipment, infusion devices, and related healthcare products will find this tender aligns with their offerings and offers a chance to expand their market reach within the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS supply chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. Details of the NHS Supply Chain routes to market can be found in Appendix 4b operational suppliers requirements. The framework agreement is for the supply of needle free connectors and connection systems/access devices and associated products intended to provide direct infusion of fluids or administration of medication to a patient. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 72000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 144 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc0e7c-451d-41e0-8a9b-0f8afa981123 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | B M S CRITICAL CARE; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BECTON, DICKINSON; CARAGEN; CODAN; FANNIN (UK; GBUK; GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE; ICU UK MEDICAL; INTEGRITY DEVICES; ISKUS HEALTH; MEDICINA; MERIT MEDICAL; RPG MEDICAL; SENTRA MEDICAL; SPIRIT MEDICAL; VYGON (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc0e7c-451d-41e0-8a9b-0f8afa981123
- 13 Aug 2019 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb91572e-ac0c-4a46-af15-92b7fd2ef283
- 13 Jun 2019 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdceff97-9f38-4043-9c00-0fb227085af1
- 30 Nov 2018 at 09:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a2e6a1-55ea-42ce-9157-f2a20510f315

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc0e7c-451d-41e0-8a9b-0f8afa981123
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb91572e-ac0c-4a46-af15-92b7fd2ef283
  13th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdceff97-9f38-4043-9c00-0fb227085af1
  13th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a2e6a1-55ea-42ce-9157-f2a20510f315
  30th November 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6716757f-0fdb-451c-a5f9-287787cc08a7
  PIN Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:527189-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  PIN Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41a7e1eb-a3a9-4957-9c41-76c85f468b88
  Tender Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:271438-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Tender Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ce49c6b-d030-4b75-939b-16e3d28c78f2
  Tender Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:381968-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Tender Notice

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