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title: "Provision of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000486522"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Provision of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000486522

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes". This procurement falls within the healthcare industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is underway and is classified as an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline that closed on 12 April 2017. The contract has an estimated value of £5,200,000 and aims to supply various types of PVC and Luer Lock syringes to multiple NHS entities throughout Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply PVC products and Luer Lock syringes, have CE Mark certifications, and meet the technical requirements for healthcare delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder could not only secure substantial revenue through this multi-year contract but also strengthen their relationship with NHS Scotland and potentially expand into additional healthcare procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes Products on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

Ported PVC Safety

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non Ported PVC Safety

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can utilised.

Ported PVC Safety 24g

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non Ported PVC Safety 24g

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the authority.

Ported PVC

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods, both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non Ported PVC

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Non Ported Safety 24g +

We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) with the below features: Supports effective and efficient insertion within the 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.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Luer Lock Syringes

We require a Luer Lock Syringe in line with ISO 7886-1 (Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1: Syringes for manual use) Luer lock mechanism in line with ISO 594:1986- ""Conical fittings with a 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment""

Renewal: Two optional extension periods, both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318746 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | £10,400,000 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318746
- 9 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276451

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276451
  Provision of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes Products on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318746
  Provision of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of PVC and Luer Lock Syringes Products on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000486522
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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