Planning

Central Venous Catheters

• The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-000964

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0600b9

Published 7 January 2026, 11:02am

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Email

James.lennon@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 7929866732

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Central Venous Catheters

Reference number

NP10626

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

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.

Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Coated Central Venous Catheter

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Paediatric Central Venous Catheter

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Midline Catheter

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Skin Tunnelling Catheter

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Antimicrobial Impregnated PICC Line

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Coated PICC Line

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Seldinger Arterial Line

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannula

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringe

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters
• 33141310 - Syringes

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

CVC Insertion Packs

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Implantable Ports

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141200 - Catheters

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 June 2026

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

This is for a retender of the current framework NP10622 CVC. The Lot structure as seen in this PIN may be subject to change. The anticipated release of the tender will be approximately beginning of June 2026. Please monitor Public Contract Scotland prior to this date to ensure you do not miss the opportunity. The estimated value in section II.1.5 is for the full 4 years of the framework

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=819559.

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