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Published 29 Jul 2024, 12:50 BST

Official UK procurement notice

: Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 4 public authorities

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 8 lots per supplier
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£136,500,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 18 Feb 2025awarded 1 Sept 2025
Lots 9max 8 won per supplier

Re-procurement plannedVascular Therapy and Associated Products 2028 · tender expected

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Supply Chain seek to establish a Framework agreement for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products including but not limited to Arterial Lines, Arterial Cannula, Central Venous Catheters (Tunnelled / Non-Tunnelled), Catheter Fixation / Securement Devices, Port Introducers, Implantable Ports (Chest / Arm), Introducers, Tunnelling Rods, Midlines, PICCs, Vascular Catheters, Safety Huber Needles (with / without Y-Site), Wireless ECG Tip Location Systems and their Accessories, and Repair Kits.

The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework term will be on a 2+ 2 year basis (with a maximum term of 48 months). It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000,000 to £34,125,000 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 maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2 + 2 Term) will be in the region of £120,000,000 to £136,500,000.

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.

CPV: Catheter accessories · Catheters · Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Medical needles · Surgical implants

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 16 suppliers · 19 bids received (1.2 per place) · 18 appointed (full)
Electronic auction

Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · 1 with a published value · win at most 8 of them
Lot #1The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated…AwardedPublished value£136,109,479

The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products to NHS Supply Chain and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework term will be on a 2+ 2 year basis (with a maximum term of 48 months). It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000,000 to £34,125,000 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 maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2 + 2 Term) will be in the region of £120,000,000 to £136,500,000.

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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration no longer than 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Acute Central Venous CatheterPlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Acute Central Venous Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4,098,932 to £4,844,192 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #3Vascular CatheterPlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Vascular Central Venous Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £582,806 to £688,770 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #4Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)PlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,868,194 to £14,026,047 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #5Skin Tunnelled Catheter (Cuffed)PlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Skin Tunnelled (Cuffed) Catheter products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £731,343 to £864,314 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #6Implanted PortPlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Implanted Port products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £709,843 to £838,905 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #7Arterial LinePlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Arterial Line products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,315,879 to £3,918,766 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #8MidlinePlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Midline products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,609,077 to £1,901,637 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Lot #9Accessories / Associated ProductsPlannedLot estimate not published

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Catheter Accessories and Associated products. This framework covers products that are used to administer medicines, fluids both short-term and long-term intravenously. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,876,313 to £6,944,734 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60Price: 60Social value: 10
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Resilience: 40
  • Training: 20
  • Price: 30
  • price: 30
  • Social Value: 10
Published award criteria (5)
  • Resilience: 40%
  • Training: 20%
  • Social Value: 10%
  • Price: 30%
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the Framework Agreement.

    Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of bidding for this Framework Agreement.

    The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

    NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives. NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

    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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) 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.

    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…

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 130 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. Quality carries 60 of 130: the paper moves it further than the discount.
  • “: Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 16 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
29 Jul 2024, 12:50 BST
Last source update
19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
Award evaluation window
19 Feb 2025 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075287
Classification (CPV)
Catheter accessoriesCathetersDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesMedical needlesSurgical implants
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-048571 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: Not Applicable

How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Appointment period ends
18 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
270 days from the deadline
Bids opened
19 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Dec 2024 → 19 Nov 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    17 Dec 2024
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    18 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    19 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT
  4. Notice published338 days ago
    19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT

Notice history

9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2025
  1. Published value updated to £136,500,000
    15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
    was £136,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 17 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
    15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
  6. Deadline moved to 18 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
    16 Jan 2025, 15:11 GMT
    +1 days · was 17 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    16 Jan 2025, 15:11 GMT
  8. Status changed to complete
    19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
  9. Buyer details updated
    19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextVI.3The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission.- ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturin…Please note this notice has been cancelled and is superseded by notice reference 2025/S 000-001530, Project_1506, ITT_1631

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-01: 1 release · 15 Jan 2025
  • 2024-07: 1 release · 29 Jul 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 18admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 19
Contracts signed 1latest 1 Sept 2025

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    £136,500,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · The Framework Agreement will be for supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated…19bids · 19 electronic———
Whole notice———£120,000,000 – £136,500,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

4 public bodies on the notice

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable

Framework contractors & participating bidders

18 commercial parties on the notice
Show 8 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria