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title: "Central Venous Catheters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03831f"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-11-10"
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# Central Venous Catheters

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03831f

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) is procuring Central Venous Catheters for various NHS entities through a framework agreement. The procurement involves multiple lots, each for different types of catheters, with specific requirements for functionality and packaging. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key details such as award criteria and anticipated number of suppliers included. The deadline for the tender was on 10th November 2022.

This tender for Central Venous Catheters offers opportunities for suppliers of single-use medical products to participate in providing crucial healthcare supplies to NHS Scotland. Companies involved in the production of medical devices such as catheters and related equipment, including large and small-scale manufacturers, are well-suited to participate. Suppliers will have the opportunity to be awarded multiple lots within the framework agreement, offering a significant avenue for business growth and engagement with the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

### Lot Information

Coated Central Venous Catheters

We require a Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven suppliers to be awarded.

Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters

We require a Non Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; for use in; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varyinglengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked framework, where we envisage seven participants to be awarded.

Paediatric Central Venous Catheters

We require a Paediatric Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and# describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven Suppliers to be awarded.

Midline Catheters

We require a Midline Catheter for longer term IV access which is ideal for patients whose treatment is expected to last more than three (3) days. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 4 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Skin Tunnelling Catheters

We require a Skin Tunnelling Catheter suitable for long term insertion for use in, but not limited to; taking a blood sample, giving medication, giving blood or blood products, giving chemotherapy, intravenous feeding, bone marrow transplantation, and photopheresis. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 5 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this Lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Antimicrobial PICC Lines

We require a Antimicrobial (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 6 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Non Coated PICC's

We require a Non Coated (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 7 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger)

We require a Seldinger Arterial Line, which can be inserted in a variety of arteries, the most common sites for placement being the radial and the femoral artery. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 8 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes

We require a range of Single Use IV Saline Prefilled Syringes (in various sizes) which are designed to help prevent vascular access systems blockage and to clear any medication that may be left at the catheter site which will be used by clinically trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 10 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

CVC Insertion Packs

We require a CVC Insertion Pack that will contain a range of different consumable products that will be used for central line Insertion by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. The contents of these packs will be agreed with Health Boards on an individual basis. Lot 11 - We envisage seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a Multi supplier unranked award.

Implantable Ports

We require a range of Implantable Ports and associated Needles which NHS Scotland give IV treatments and blood transfusions directly into a vein, which allows easy access to a vein for blood draws. Patients with with cancer, severe infections, kidney failure and IBD may need implanted ports which are implanted by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Lot 12 - We envisaged seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Potential framework suppliers to are awarded to one or more lots, can list their range of products here as this lot will not be scored nor evaluated.

Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger)

We require a Non Selindger Arterial Cannula which is designed for insertion into peripheral arteries, allowing the for the determination of blood gas estimations or monitoring blood pressure. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 9 -- We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031863-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,981,617 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BECTON DICKINSON; FANNIN (UK) LTD. PART OF DCC VITAL; GBUK HEALTHCARE; KIMAL; MEDICAL ACCESS; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MERIT MEDICAL; MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE; PFM MEDICAL; PHARMED; TELEFLEX; VYGON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141200 - Catheters

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2022 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031863-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695676
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:191439-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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