Scope
Reference
Project1587
Description
This market exercise was for the provision of a solution to advise the detection of IV infiltrations and extravasations early that includes the following:
• Monitoring equipment and Consumables
NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits specifically;
Patient - improving patient safety Prevention of Never Event - which can lead to skin necrosis, Amputation, Nerve Damage for our most vulnerable patients, Neonates, paediatrics, sedated patients, critically ill and patients with cognitive deficits, along with Patients receiving Vesicant medications.
NHS Supply Chain will enter into Framework Agreement (FAG) with an identified supplier of these products/services (alongside the existing framework Infusion Pumps Administration) following the publication of a Transparency notice Published 25 July 2025 [ https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043122-2025] and no other suppliers were identified. Therefore confirmining 1 available supplier to be awarded using procedure Direct Award as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.
The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 12 months, with the option to extend to a maximum term of 48 months. As part of its strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products/services with a view to ultimately include this solution within the scope of the Framework for Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated products which is due to renewal on 30th September 2026
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHSSC, 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 Supplier 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, NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
Supplier
Contract value
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 27 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 29 October 2026
- Possible extension to 29 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Allowable extension for a Framework Period to extend for a total of 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33194110 - Infusion pumps
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
HEALTHCARE 21 (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05020682
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGH-8572-LNQT
Unit B1-B2 Bond Close
Basingstoke
RG24 8PZ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hc21.group
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Peripheral IV Site Monitoring Device
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jennifer Davidson
Email: Jennifer.Davidson@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government