Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
alexandra.gothard@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
100000000
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 2025 is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories. Lot 1 Needlefree Connectors/Valves. Lot 2 Needlefree Extension Sets. Lot 3 Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices. Lot 4 Needlefree Associated Products. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £25,000,000 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.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Needlefree Connectors/Valves
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Needlefree Extension Sets
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £16.000.000 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.
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two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Needlefree Associated Products
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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 000-034741
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Needlefree Connectors/Valves
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Limited
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Chapeltown, Sheffield, Sheffield
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Langkampfen
Country
Austria
NUTS code
- AT335 - Tiroler Unterland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxter Healthcare Limited
Thetford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Codan Limited
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin UK Limited
Measham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Ltd
North Duffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OncoSem UK Limited
Çankaya
Country
Turkey
NUTS code
- TR - Turkey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prosum Medical Ltd
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPG Medical Limited
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spirit Medical Ltd
Little Eaton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SUPER B PLUS GROUP LTD
Tilbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH32 - Thurrock
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wescott Medical Limited
Washington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC23 - Sunderland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £6,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £24,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Needlefree Extension Sets
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Limited
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Chapeltown, Sheffield, Sheffield
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Langkampfen
Country
Austria
NUTS code
- AT3 - West Austria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
Thetford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Codan Limited
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin UK Limited
Measham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Ltd
North Duffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OncoSem UK Limited
Çankaya
Country
Turkey
NUTS code
- TR - Turkey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prosum Medical Ltd
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPG Medical Limited
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spirit Medical Ltd
Little Eaton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SUPER B PLUS GROUP LTD
Tilbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wescott Medical Limited
Washington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC23 - Sunderland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £64,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Limited
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Langkampfen
Country
Austria
NUTS code
- AT3 - West Austria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OncoSem UK Limited
Çankaya
Country
Turkey
NUTS code
- TR - Turkey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prosum Medical Ltd
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI73 - Ealing
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spirit Medical Ltd
Little Eaton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SUPER B PLUS GROUP LTD
Tilbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Needlefree Associated Products
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Langkampfen
Country
Austria
NUTS code
- AT3 - West Austria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxter Healthcare Limited
Thetford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Codan Limited
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin UK Limited
Measham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Ltd
North Duffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KCI Medical Limited
Loughborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merit Medical UK Ltd
Ealey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OncoSem UK Limited
Çankaya
Country
Turkey
NUTS code
- TR - Turkey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prosum Medical Ltd
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPG Medical Limited
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spirit Medical Ltd
Little Eaton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SUPER B PLUS GROUP LTD
Tilbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wescott Medical Ltd.
Washington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Country
United Kingdom