--- title: "PME Thermal Vein Access Device" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED" published: "2025-12-04" --- # PME Thermal Vein Access Device Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a central government authority based in London, aims to source the PME Thermal Vein Access Device. This innovative limb-warming solution is intended for the medical sector, specifically targeting devices and instruments for infusion. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant engagement activities having occurred between August and September 2025. The framework agreement is slated to begin on 23rd June 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. Key dates include a future notice set for 9th February 2026. The procurement method involves a direct award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting a focus on innovative product integration within NHS Supply Chain frameworks. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to the healthcare sector by providing advanced medical devices that enhance patient care and streamline clinical processes. The device is expected to improve peripheral intravenous cannulation success rates, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes. Businesses in the medical device industry, particularly those specialising in infusion devices, are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Engaging with NHS Supply Chain might provide these businesses with a strategic pathway to integrate their products within existing frameworks and potentially expand their presence within the healthcare system. ## Notice This market engagement exercise focused on sourcing a limb-warming solution designed to promote vein dilation in patients with Difficult Venous Access (DVA), supporting successful peripheral intravenous cannulation. NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits specifically; Patient: Improves the ease and success rate of first-attempt peripheral intravenous cannulation, reducing the need for repeated attempts that can cause bruising, swelling, and discomfort. More serious complications from multiple cannulation attempts include hematoma formation, local tissue damage, increased infection risk, and reduced availability of future access sites--particularly for patients requiring long-term IV therapy. In severe cases, risks include thrombophlebitis, extravasation, and infiltration injuries, which may lead to blistering and tissue necrosis. Successful cannulation also helps prevent treatment delays and minimises patient distress and anxiety. Staff: Enhances staff experience by improving cannulation success and patient care, while reducing the need for escalation to on-call doctors, anaesthetists, or vascular access specialists and avoiding potential complications. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with an identified supplier of these products (alongside the existing Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products Framework) using procedure Direct Award as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 12 months. As part of its strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products with a view to ultimately include this solution within the scope of the Framework for Intravenous Cannula and Associated products which is due to renew on 1st April 2027 For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimated value indicated , NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. ### Planning Information August 2025 - Innovative product submitted to NHS Supply Chain via the Innovation channels. August 2025 - Customer research and clinical (including NIVAS) engagement activities aimed at establishing uniqueness of product. September 2025 - Face to face meeting for innovative product review and demonstration. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079791-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion ## Release History - 4 Dec 2025 at 14:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079791-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079791-2025 4th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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