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title: "Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products"
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# Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), is currently proceeding with the tendering process for the procurement of Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products. The procurement initiative falls under the "goods" category in the healthcare industry, specifically targeting devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion. The geographical scope for delivery encompasses various locations within the United Kingdom. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on February 7, 2024, and the tender status is active. The NHS Supply Chain anticipates a total expenditure of approximately £115,000,000 GBP in the first year. This open procurement process will follow an open procedure and will involve a framework agreement with an option to extend incrementally for up to 48 months.

This tender offers a multitude of opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical devices and healthcare supplies. The procurement process invites suppliers of Needlefree Valve and Connectors, Needle-free Extension Sets, and Needle-free Accessories and Associated Products, all with significant anticipated expenditure. Companies that can provide sustainable solutions, unparalleled training and education value-added programmes, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. This initiative particularly benefits suppliers who are looking to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector, have a robust supply chain, and can offer compliance with high accreditation standards, such as ISO 9001:2015. Successful integration into this framework could result in significant contracts with the NHS, other government agencies, and private sector entities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories . It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately PS30,000,000 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.

### Lot Information

Needle-free Valve and Connectors

A small, stand-alone, Luer-activated needleless plastic valve intended to mate two related intravenous (IV) line devices [e.g., hypodermic syringe and catheter port or tubing from an IV administration set] and hold them in a secured, sealed, locked position until disconnection. It is a device that allow connection of a syringe to a vascular access device whilst eliminating the use of needles when administering fluids or medication to a patient. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS7,500,000 in the first year for Lot 1 of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

Needle-free Extension Sets.

A collection of tubing/s with integrated needle-free connector and valve, intended to establish an extension to allow repeated access to the intravenous system eliminating the use of needles. For example these may be made from either Polyethylene, Polyethylene lined PVC, PVC, or Polyurethane. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS18,750,000 in the first year for Lot 2 of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

Needle-free accessories, associated products and Closed System Transfer Devices

Disinfection Caps (Luer-formatted disinfection caps) A small, non-invasive, closed-ended Luer attachment intended to be attached to a connector in an intravenous line (e.g., needleless valve, Luer access valve, male Luer connector) to disinfect the valve surface and/or maintain disinfection, and for protection. For Example, a synthetic polymer cap containing a foam material saturated with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as the disinfectant; it may contain other components. Closed System transfer devices (CSTD) - These are medication transfer sterile devices designed to transfer parenteral medications(e.g., intravenous (IV) fluids, drugs] between a first container(s) [e.g., a vial(s) and a second container or administration line (e.g., an IV bag/line) in a non-powered closed system; it may also be used to compound and/or reconstitute medication for its preparation and administration. It is available in a variety of configurations and typically includes vials, tubes, connectors, spikes, syringes, and caps. This is a single-use device. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,500,000 in the first year for Lot 1 of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025307-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000,000 |
| Lots value | £115,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 9 Aug 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025307-2024
- 8 Jan 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000538-2024
- 14 Jul 2023 at 13:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020325-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

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