--- title: "Evacuated Blood Systems Including Safety Lancets" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d754" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d754" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d754.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d754.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2021-08-20" --- # Evacuated Blood Systems Including Safety Lancets Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d754 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d754) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d754.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The tender is titled "Evacuated Blood Systems Including Safety Lancets" and falls under the goods category specifically related to venepuncture and blood sampling devices. It is planned to take place in the Edinburgh region of Scotland and carries a total estimated value of £3,100,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with further details to be issued when the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is released later in 2021. Important communication regarding future notices is scheduled for 29th October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies, healthcare products, and distribution services. Companies that manufacture or supply blood collection devices, safety lancets, and other relevant medical accessories would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could support expansion into the public health sector, catering to NHS Scotland's needs across various acute sites in the region. ## Notice This is for the supply of the following products to NHS Scotland via the NDC (National Distribution Centre, Canderside) It will cover the following range of commodities: Blood Collection Tubes Blood Collection Needles Winged Blood Collection Sets Accessories such as Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal) Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) Safety Winged Infusion Sets Please note that these Lot configuration's are subject to change. ### Lot Information Blood Collection Tubes This is for a range of Blood Collection Tubes which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Blood Collection Needles This is for a range of Blood Collection Needles which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Winged Blood Collection Sets This is for a range of Winged Blood Collection Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Accessories (Adaptors, Holders and Toruniquets) This is for a range of Accessories covering Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets)which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal) This is for a range of Safety Blood Lancets (neonatal) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) This is for a range of Safety Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. Safety Winged Infusion Sets This is for a range of Safety Winged Infusion Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020453-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices - 33141900 - Blood lancets ## Release History - 20 Aug 2021 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020453-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=659066 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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