Scope
Description
The Framework agreement for the supply of Syringes Needles and Associated Products includes hypodermic needles, insulin pen needles, biopsy needles and associated products, hypodermic syringes, tuberculin syringes, insulin syringes, prefilled 0.9% saline syringes, catheter tip syringes, combined needle and syringe products, spinal needles and kits (including NRFit), epidural needles and
kits (including NRFit), nerve block/nerve stimulation needles (including NRFit), speciality needles, intraosseous needles and devices, blunt fill drawing up devices, oral drug syringes and syringe caps - all with or without safety devices where appropriate. NHS Supply Chain are also looking into the potential inclusion of bifurcated needles.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £70,000,000 to £75,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the 3 year Framework Agreement will be in the region of £250,000,000. There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £340,000,000.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £284,000,000 excluding VAT
- £340,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 June 2026 to 22 June 2029
- Possible extension to 22 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles
- 33141321 - Anesthesia needles
- 33141326 - Radiology procedural needles
- 33141328 - Epidural needles
- 33141329 - Amniocentesia needles
- 33171300 - Epidural kits or packs
- 33141323 - Biopsy needles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 July 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Engagement was conducted by issuing of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) under the previous PCR2015 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037500-2023
Interested parties were issued Request for Information (RFI) available for completion 20th December 2023 to 26th January 2024
- A Supplier Presentation to provide guidance on the tender for Syringes, Needles and Associated Products, and Sustainability & Social Value requirements were issued 4th March 2024.
- A draft Specification & Product List was issued to applicants on 14th April 2024 for feedback with a deadline of 26th April 2024.
- Supplier pre-market engagement meetings with incumbent and new suppliers between October and November 2023
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 May 2025
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: chelsea.allen1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government