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: 2022/S 000-002451

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03102c

Published 27 January 2022, 4:05pm

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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")

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Email

patrick.mulraney@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1698794410

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

NP10622

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. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 1.5m excluding VAT.

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: £1,500,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Coated Central Venous Catheters

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 Catheters

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 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 Catheters

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 Catheters

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 Catheters

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

PICC Lines

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 (Non-Coated & 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

Arterial Monitoring Lines and Arterial Cannula

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

1) We require a Seldinger Arterial Line, which can be inserted in a variety of arteries, the most common sites for placement being the radial and the femoral artery.

2) 2) We require a Non Selindger Arterial Cannula which is designed for insertion into peripheral arteries, allowing the for the determination of blood gas estimations or monitoring blood pressure.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Implantable Ports

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 range of implantable ports that are used within an clinical environment to give IV Treatments and Blood Transfusions directly into a vein.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

PICC Catheter Placement System

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 PICC Catheter Placement System that is used in clinical environment to insert PICC products into patients.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 June 2022

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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

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