--- title: "CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025 Contract Award Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED" published: "2025-11-18" --- # CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025 Contract Award Notice Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf745ab-0d74-4f25-bf07-778acf309073.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the "CF Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025" has recently completed with the awarding stage, finalized on 18th November 2025. Managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited on behalf of the NHS Supply Chain, this procurement covers a framework agreement involving needlefree connectors, extension sets, and related accessories. The primary procurement category is for devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion, classified under CPV 33194000. The procurement adopted an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 28th November 2024. This framework is applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, London, and South West, with the contract period extending from 26th January 2026 to 25th October 2028. The initial year of the framework is expected to command an approximate spend of £25,000,000 GBP, with a total estimated value of £100,000,000 GBP for the entire duration. This tender offers substantial opportunities for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs, particularly those specializing in medical devices and supply chain operations. Given the extensive coverage across NHS Trusts, government departments, and private entities within the UK healthcare sector, businesses that supply transfusion and infusion instruments can benefit significantly from this contract. The open procurement process encourages competitive participation, aligning well with SMEs and VCSEs that seek to expand their footprint in the healthcare supply market. Companies such as B. Braun Medical Limited, Codan Limited, and ICU UK Medical Limited exemplify the diversity of suppliers involved, indicating the framework’s capacity to accommodate a wide range of suppliers from varied scales and specializations. ## Notice The NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework 2025 is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories . Lot 1 Needlefree Connectors/Valves. Lot 2 Needlefree Extension Sets. Lot 3 Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices. Lot 4 Needlefree Associated Products. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately PS25,000,000 GBP, however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f89cd7-dbc9-4ba1-8368-ef2394dedfdc | | 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 | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Award date | 21 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BECTON, DICKINSON; CODAN; FANNIN (UK; GBUK; ICU UK MEDICAL; KCI MEDICAL; MERIT MEDICAL; ONCOSEM; PROSUM MEDICAL; RPG MEDICAL; SPIRIT MEDICAL; SUPER B PLUS GROUP; VYGON (U.K.; WESTCOTT MEDICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion - 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion - 33194120 - Infusion supplies - 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f89cd7-dbc9-4ba1-8368-ef2394dedfdc - 25 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f45c15c-e16d-4de1-9dfe-22d177580381 - 9 Sep 2024 at 16:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e6e7ef-a23e-4992-b1c0-76f58f9561d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f89cd7-dbc9-4ba1-8368-ef2394dedfdc 18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f45c15c-e16d-4de1-9dfe-22d177580381 25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e6e7ef-a23e-4992-b1c0-76f58f9561d2 9th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4fea414-f2f3-4894-b4f6-7e6464b30f7c n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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