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title: "PVCs and Luer Lock Syringes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a3e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-02-08"
---

# PVCs and Luer Lock Syringes

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a3e3

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is planning a procurement process for the renewal of a national framework for the supply of PVC and Luer Lock Syringe products to NHS Scotland. The procurement involves products such as Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheters, Non-Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheters, and Luer Lock Syringes. The estimated annual value of the contract is GBP 2.4 million, and the planned communication of future notices is set for June 20, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare industry, specifically in the supply of medical products such as PVC catheters and syringes. Companies with expertise in manufacturing medical devices and experience in supplying healthcare institutions like the NHS would be well-suited to compete in this tender. As the procurement is in the planning stage, interested businesses should monitor updates on the procurement website for any changes or additional information.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of PVC and Luer Lock Syringe Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.4m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Ported PVC Safety 14g to 22g

We require a Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter(PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland - such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Non-Ported PVC Safety 18g to 22g

We require a Non Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Ported PVC Safety 24g

We require a Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Non Ported PVC Safety 24g

We require a Non Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Ported PVC 14g to 22g

We require a Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Non-Ported PVC 20g to 22g

We require a Non Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Non-Ported PVC 24g to 26g

We require a Non Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

Luer Lock Syringes 5ml to 50ml (graduated to 60ml)

We require a Luer Lock Syringe with a Luer lock mechanism in line with ISO 594:1986- "Conical fittings with a 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment" Luer Lock Syringe shall be in line with ISO 7886-2 (Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use Part 2 Syringes for use with power driven syringe pumps) Sizes 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 50ml (graduated to 60ml) must be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2023 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| 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

- 33141220 - Cannulae
- 33141310 - Syringes

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 13:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=719036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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