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title: "Hypodermic Needles & Syringes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776624"
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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: "2025-01-21"
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# Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776624

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated and completed a procurement process for a National Framework to supply Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland. This process, focusing on the health industry category, included various types of needles and syringes such as Safety Hypodermic Needles, Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe Combinations, and Blunt Fill Needles, among others. The procurement was an open procedure with electronic submissions, culminating in multiple awards on 20th January 2025. The total contract value is approximately £5,750,000 with a framework agreement in place supporting further requirements and potential extensions up to 5 years.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in hypodermic needle and syringe production. Large-scale suppliers, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete, offering a variety of products and potentially innovative solutions to meet NHS Scotland’s needs. Engaging in this framework can result in substantial business growth along with long-term relationships with a major healthcare buyer, fostering stability and the opportunity to contribute to NHS Scotland’s operational efficiency and patient safety.

## Notice

National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Blunt Fill Needle with Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle with Filter that supports the effective filtration of containment particles when drawing up medication from either plastic, glass and / or rubber ampoules, within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe

We require an insulin safety needle and syringe combination which are needle-based safety devices pre-attached to syringes that protect the clinical staff from accidental needlestick injuries. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland acute settings.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or can be used to extract fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 Optional 12 month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Blunt Fill Needle without Filter

We require a Blunt Fill Needle without Filter that supports the drawing up of medication within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Luer Slip Syringes

We require a Luer Slip Syringe for use within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. One of the primary functions of a Luer Slip Syringe is to be used in conjunction with the Safety Hypodermic Needles.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles

We require a Non-Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A non-safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens

We require a Safety Engineered Needle Device (SEND) for use with an insulin pen. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods 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=JAN522190 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,572,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; B BRAUN MEDICAL; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BECTON DICKINSON; CAMBRIDGE SENSORS; CREST MEDICAL; CRITICAL HEALTHCARE; EMBECTA; GBUK HEALTHCARE; GLUCORX; MEDICINA; OWEN MUMFORD; TERUMO; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522190
- 30 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513196

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513196
  Hypodermic Needles & Syringes - National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522190
  Hypodermic Needles & Syringes - National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776624
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/337371040191A2C8DB78

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