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title: "Evacuated Blood Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610698"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-01-16"
---

# Evacuated Blood Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610698

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), is focused on the supply of Evacuated Blood Systems. The process is currently in the planning stage and aims to procure essential medical goods, including blood collection tubes and safety blood lancets, for NHS Scotland. The delivery will be coordinated through the National Distribution Centre located at Canderside, with a total budget of £2,800,000. Interested parties should note that further details will be communicated ahead of the Invitation to Tender (ITT), which is expected to be issued by 21st May 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly those focused on blood collection products. Businesses with experience in healthcare logistics and distribution services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it will involve delivering products across various acute sites in Scotland. Engaging in this procurement could enhance supply chain partnerships and expand market reach within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

This is for the supply of the following products to NHS Scotland via the NDC (National Distribution Centre, Canderside) It will cover the following range of commodities: Blood Collection Tubes Blood Collection Needles Winged Blood Collection Sets Accessories such as Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal) Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) Safety Winged Infusion Sets Please note that these Lot configuration are subject to change.

### Lot Information

Blood Collection Tubes

This is for a range of Blood Collection Tubes which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Blood Collection Needles

This is for a range of Blood Collection Needles which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Winged Blood Collection Sets

This is for a range of Winged Blood Collection Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Accessories (Adaptors, Holders and Toruniquets)

This is for a range of Accessories covering Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets)which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal)

This is for a range of Safety Blood Lancets (neonatal) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult)

This is for a range of Safety Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

Safety Winged Infusion Sets

This is for a range of Safety Winged Infusion Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377682 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
- 33141900 - Blood lancets

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377682
  Evacuated Blood Systems - This is for the supply of the following products to NHS Scotland via the NDC (National Distribution Centre, Canderside) It will cover the following range of commodities: Blood Collection Tubes Blood Collection Needles Winged Blood Collection Sets Accessories such as Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal) Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) Safety Winged Infusion Sets Please note that these Lot configuration are subject to change.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610698
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=610698

## Provenance

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