Scope
Reference
Project_1604- Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated products 2026
Description
A Framework Agreement for the procurement of Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated Products to provide the intravenous delivery of solutions and bloods to a patient. This will include but not limited to:
1. Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps - examples include Volumetric Pumps, Syringe Pumps, Patient Controlled Analgesia Pumps, Anaesthetic Pumps, Epidural Pumps
2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
3. Gravity Administration Sets - examples include solution, blood and burette sets.
4. Disposable Infusion Pumps
5. Peripheral IV site monitoring Device
Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply:
• ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies')
• CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.
• Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website
• Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment within 12months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
• Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenders must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances
• Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2027 to 22 March 2029
- Possible extension to 22 March 2031
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
- 33194110 - Infusion pumps
- 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion
- 33141624 - Administration sets
- 33194120 - Infusion supplies
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps
Description
This will include but not limited to Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps - examples include Volumetric Pumps, Syringe Pumps, Patient Controlled Analgesia Pumps, Anaesthetic Pumps, Epidural Pumps
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
Description
This will include but not limited to Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Gravity Administration Sets
Description
This will include but not limited to Gravity Administration Sets - examples include solution, blood and burette sets
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Disposable Infusion Pumps
Description
This will include but not limited to Disposable Infusion Pumps
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
Description
This will include but not limited to Peripheral IV site monitoring Device
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Infusion Pumps, Administration Sets and Associated Productrs 2026 Framework intended to cover Electrial and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps, Pump Dedicated Administration Sets, Gravity Administration Sets, Disposable Infusion Pumps and Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Devices.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £80,000,000.00 however this is approximate only. however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful Tenderers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from Tenderers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase Tenderers which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps
Lot 2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
Lot 3. Gravity Administration Sets
Lot 4. Disposable Infusion Pumps
Lot 5. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps
Lot 2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
Lot 3. Gravity Administration Sets
Lot 4. Disposable Infusion Pumps
Lot 5. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Tenderer, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Tenderer for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 September 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | Cost | 30% |
| NFQ - Supply Chain | Quality | 20% |
| NFQ - Purpose | Quality | 20% |
| NFQ - Clinical Acceptability | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Risk | Quality | 4% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Circular | Quality | 2% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Obsolescence | Quality | 2% |
| VBP Purpose - Implementation | Quality | 2% |
Lot 2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
Lot 3. Gravity Administration Sets
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| NFQ - Supply Chain | Quality | 42% |
| FINANCIAL | Cost | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| NFQ - Purpose | Quality | 8% |
Lot 4. Disposable Infusion Pumps
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain | Quality | 42% |
| FINANCIAL | Cost | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Purpose | Quality | 8% |
Lot 5. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain | Quality | 30% |
| FINANCIAL | Cost | 30% |
| NFQ - Purpose | Quality | 14% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| NFQ - Clinical Acceptability | Quality | 6% |
| VBP Purpose - Implementation | Quality | 4% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Circular | Quality | 2% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Obsolescence | Quality | 2% |
| VBP Supply Chain - Risk | Quality | 2% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: eprocurement@Supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government