Planning

PVCs and Luer Lock Syringes

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

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-003861

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a3e3

Published 8 February 2023, 1:02pm

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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

Contact

Hannah

Email

hannah.thomson5@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1312757454

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

PVCs and Luer Lock Syringes

Reference number

NP64023

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of PVC and Luer Lock Syringe Products 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 2.4m 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: £2,400,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ported PVC Safety 14g to 22g

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter(PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland - such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Ported PVC Safety 18g to 22g

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Non Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ported PVC Safety 24g

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non Ported PVC Safety 24g

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Non Ported PVC Safety Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ported PVC 14g to 22g

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Ported PVC 20g to 22g

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Non Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Ported PVC 24g to 26g

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141220 - Cannulae

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Non Ported PVC Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within with differing environments that it may be expected to be used, such that the catheter and needle are sufficiently flexible while retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk/discomfort.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Luer Lock Syringes 5ml to 50ml (graduated to 60ml)

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141310 - Syringes

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require a Luer Lock Syringe with a Luer lock mechanism in line with ISO 594:1986- "Conical fittings with a 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment"

Luer Lock Syringe shall be in line with ISO 7886-2 (Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use Part 2 Syringes for use with power driven syringe pumps)

Sizes 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 50ml (graduated to 60ml) must be available.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

20 June 2023

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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

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=719036.

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