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title: "Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564098"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-11-26"
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# Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564098

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## Summary

The National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a tender for the "Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products" as part of their renewal of the National Framework. This procurement falls under the health sector and targets various health boards across Scotland, with a value of GBP 7,500,000. The procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, having signed contracts on 28th October 2019. The main distribution will occur from the National Distribution Centre (NDC) located in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, covering items such as safety hypodermic needles and insulin syringes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly for companies specialising in needles, syringes, and related healthcare products. Companies capable of meeting the rigorous quality standards and requirements outlined in the tender can successfully compete for contracts. The expected large-scale supply, coupled with the community benefits stipulations, supports both existing large suppliers and emerging businesses with innovative solutions geared towards healthcare products.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringes & Needles, Filter & Blunt Fill Needles & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.

### Lot Information

Safety Hypodermic Needles

The supply of Hypodermic Needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

The supply of a safety insulin needle and syringe which is a hollow plastic tube with a plunger inside and a short skinny needle attached. Insulin is injected into the fatty tissue just under the skin. This is called a subcutaneous tissue, or "sub-Q" injection. This product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2X12 months extension available

Blunt Fill Needle (With Filter)

The supply of a Blunt Fill needle, these require a higher puncture penetration force than a conventional sharp, so they are less likely to cause needlestick injuries while preparing and filling medications. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Blunt Fill Needle

The supply of a Blunt Fill Needle that eliminates an unnecessary sharp, 10 x the force to penetrate the skin, compared to a conventional needle, Rapid filling, can cope with viscous medications. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all the NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Luer Slip Syringe

The supply of Luer Slip Syringes, featuring a small, plain connection are known as slip tips and are useful for when the syringe is being connected to something not featuring a screw lock mechanism. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension available

Non Safety Hypodermic Needles

The supply of Hypodermic Needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.

Renewal: 2x12 months extension

Assisted Conception Products

The range will include and not limited to Embryo Catheters, Pick up needles and Filter line and delivered to acute sites across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions available.

Luer Slip Syringe

The Luer Slip Syringes feature a small, plain connection are known as slip tips and are useful for when the syringe is being connected to something not featuring a screw lock mechanism. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.. Please note that the Lot configuration is subject to change.

Safety Infusion Sets

The Safety Wing Infusion sets are also known as "butterfly" or "scalp vein" set--is a device specialized for venipuncture: i.e for accessing a superficial vein for either intravenous injection or phlebotomy. The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.. Please note that the Lot configuration is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373520 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete, Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BECTON DICKINSON; CREST MEDICAL; GBUK; SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL; VYGON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles
- 33194120 - Infusion supplies

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373520
- 25 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358652
- 12 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351394

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351394
  Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Lancets & Luer Slip Syringe - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringe & Needle, Filter & Blunt Fill Needle's, Filter Straws, Safety Lancets, Luer Slip Syringes & Safety Infusion Sets to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire. The Lot configuration stated in the P.I.N. is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358652
  Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes& ACU Products - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringe & Needle, Filter & Blunt Fill Needle's & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373520
  Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes & ACU Products - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Syringes & Needles, Filter & Blunt Fill Needles & Luer Slip Syringes and Assisted Conception Products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to Health Boards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564098
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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