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title: "Central Venous Catheters"
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published: "2026-06-02"
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# Central Venous Catheters

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600b9

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking proposals for the renewal of a national framework aimed at supplying Central Venous Catheters to NHS Scotland. This contracting exercise is for the goods category, specifically covering the supply of catheters and related products under the classification CPV 33141200. The estimated framework value is £13,000,000 over a four-year period, with the tender currently in the active stage and proposals due by the 3rd of July, 2026. Interested suppliers can participate through an open procurement method featuring a comprehensive tender process. The delivery location for the goods is the UKM region, indicating the majority of the framework's benefits will be realised in Scotland.

This procurement framework, offering contracts for a diverse array of catheter-related goods, presents a substantial growth opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in medical devices and consumables. With an emphasis on delivering community benefits and fostering engagements within the local ecosystem, the tender is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate quality, supply chain resilience, and sustainability, as these constitute vital selection criteria alongside competitive pricing. Moreover, potential suppliers will have the opportunity to innovate and broaden their market scope by potentially contributing to the newly integrated innovation lots, aimed at introducing new products throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Central Venous Catheters covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. This tender will be for consumable products only which are applicable to the commodity area mentioned above.

### Lot Information

Coated Central Venous Catheter

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.

Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter

We require a Non-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.

Paediatric Central Venous Catheter

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.

Midline Catheter

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.

Skin Tunnelling Catheter

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.

Antimicrobial Impregnated PICC Line

We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Antimicrobial), 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.

Non-Coated PICC Line

We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Non-Coated), 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.

Seldinger Arterial Line

We require a Seldinger arterial lines used in the Seldinger technique of inserting a catheter over a guidewire to safely place a tube into an artery for continuous blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling.

Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannula

We require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.

IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringe

We require IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringes used in a healthcare settings for flushing and maintaining indwelling vascular access devices, like, PICC lines, and central venous catheters.

CVC Insertion Packs

We require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting. This is an unscored Lot and suppliers are not automatically awarded to this Lot. To be awarded to this Lot suppliers must first meet all mandatory requirements and tendered against any of the scored Lots within this tender.

Implantable Ports

We require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.

Stabilisation Devices

We require Stabilisation Devices used within a clinical healthcare setting.

Dialysis Central Venous Catheters

We require a Dialysis Central Venous Catheter which will provide immediate vascular access for haemodialysis, used either temporarily or long-term depending on patient needs.

Accessories

Accessories - Unscored Lot. This Lot is for items which don't fall into Lots 1-14 but are used in association with an item(s) submitted in another Lot. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14 of the framework. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are only awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to one of the scored Lots(1-14).

Innovation

Innovation - Unscored Lot. For items which are yet to be made available to the market, but will become available over the duration of the framework. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are automatically awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to any of the other Lots(1-14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051696-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | We intend to retender prior to the expiry of this framework. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141310 - Syringes

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051696-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000964-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819559
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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