Contract

Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

  • NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025307

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a

Published 9 August 2024, 4:52pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Contact

Neh Ntumazah

Email

neh.ntumazah@supplychain.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI4 - Inner London – East

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

Buyer's address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories . It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £30,000,000 GBP, 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 suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers 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 supplies 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Needle-free Valve and Connectors

Lot No

Lot 1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
  • 33194120 - Infusion supplies
  • 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

A small, stand-alone, Luer-activated needleless plastic valve intended to mate two related intravenous (IV) line devices [e.g., hypodermic syringe and catheter port or tubing from an IV administration set] and hold them in a secured, sealed, locked position until disconnection. It is a device that allow connection of a syringe to a vascular access device whilst eliminating the use of needles when administering fluids or medication to a patient.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainibility / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 75

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,500,000 in the first year for Lot 1 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Needle-free Extension Sets.

Lot No

Lot 2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
  • 33194120 - Infusion supplies
  • 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

A collection of tubing/s with integrated needle-free connector and valve, intended to establish an extension to allow repeated access to the intravenous system eliminating the use of needles. For example these may be made from either Polyethylene, Polyethylene lined PVC, PVC, or Polyurethane.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainibility / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 75

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18,750,000 in the first year for Lot 2 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Needle-free accessories, associated products and Closed System Transfer Devices 

Lot No

Lot 3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
  • 33194120 - Infusion supplies
  • 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Disinfection Caps (Luer-formatted disinfection caps)

A small, non-invasive, closed-ended Luer attachment intended to be attached to a connector in an intravenous line (e.g., needleless valve, Luer access valve, male Luer connector) to disinfect the valve surface and/or maintain disinfection, and for protection. For Example, a synthetic polymer cap containing a foam material saturated with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as the disinfectant; it may contain other components. Closed System transfer devices (CSTD) - These are medication transfer sterile devices designed to transfer parenteral medications(e.g., intravenous (IV) fluids, drugs] between a first container(s) [e.g., a vial(s) and a second container or administration line (e.g., an IV bag/line) in a non-powered closed system; it may also be used to compound and/or reconstitute medication for its preparation and administration. It is available in a variety of configurations and typically includes vials, tubes, connectors, spikes, syringes, and caps. This is a single-use device.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainibility / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 75

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 in the first year for Lot 1 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.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-000538


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lot 1

Title

Needle-free Valve and Connectors

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lot 2

Title

Needle-free Extension Sets.

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lot 3

Title

Needle-free accessories, associated products and Closed System Transfer Devices 

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Country

United Kingdom