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title: "Hypodermic Needles & Syringes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04529d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04529d

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently awarded a national framework for the supply of hypodermic needles and syringes. This procurement process, which falls under the CPV classification 33141310 (Syringes) in the goods category, includes several lots such as safety hypodermic needles, insulin needles and syringes, blunt fill needles (with and without filter), luer slip syringes, and non-safety hypodermic needles. The framework agreements were signed on 20 January 2025, upon the completion of the open procedure, covering the procurement stage from tender to award. This process, relevant to NHS Scotland and facilitated predominantly in the UKM region, aims to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of medical supplies across various healthcare settings within Scotland.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the medical supplies market, particularly within the NHS. The awarded contracts, which encompass multiple lots, offer extensive scope for suppliers specialising in medical devices, particularly syringes and needles. Both large enterprises and SMEs, including suppliers such as Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Crest Medical Ltd, and GBUK Healthcare Ltd, have successfully secured contracts under these agreements. These opportunities not only foster growth and stability for involved businesses but also enhance their portfolios by supporting vital healthcare services across Scotland. The inclusion of community benefits requirements further underscores the tender's focus on positive societal impact, providing an additional avenue for businesses to contribute meaningfully to the local communities they serve.

## Notice

National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or can be used to extract fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 Optional 12 month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

We require an insulin safety needle and syringe combination which are needle-based safety devices pre-attached to syringes that protect the clinical staff from accidental needlestick injuries. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland acute settings.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle with Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle with Filter that supports the effective filtration of containment particles when drawing up medication from either plastic, glass and / or rubber ampoules, within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle without Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle without Filter that supports the drawing up of medication within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Luer Slip Syringes

We require a Luer Slip Syringe for use within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. One of the primary functions of a Luer Slip Syringe is to be used in conjunction with the Safety Hypodermic Needles.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Non-Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A non-safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens

We require a Safety Engineered Needle Device (SEND) for use with an insulin pen. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002012-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,572,000 |

## 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; B BRAUN MEDICAL; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BECTON DICKINSON; CAMBRIDGE SENSORS; CREST MEDICAL; CRITICAL HEALTHCARE; EMBECTA; GBUK HEALTHCARE; GLUCORX; MEDICINA; OWEN MUMFORD; TERUMO; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002012-2025
- 30 Aug 2024 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027688-2024
- 16 Apr 2024 at 11:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012330-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776624
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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