Official UK procurement notice
: Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 4 public authorities
Re-procurement plannedVascular Therapy and Associated Products 2028 · tender expected
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS 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 themLot #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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
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
- 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…
- 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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-048571Find a Tender
- 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 procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Publisher note: Not Applicable
How it was run
Official noticeTender 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
Timeline
17 Dec 2024 → 19 Nov 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected17 Dec 2024
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown18 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened19 Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published338 days ago19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
Notice history
9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2025- Published value updated to £136,500,00015 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMTwas £136,000,000
- Status changed to active15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
- Procurement method changed15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
- Deadline published: 17 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
- Buyer details updated15 Jan 2025, 13:39 GMT
- Deadline moved to 18 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT16 Jan 2025, 15:11 GMT+1 days · was 17 Feb 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Buyer details updated16 Jan 2025, 15:11 GMT
- Status changed to complete19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
- Buyer details updated19 Nov 2025, 14:43 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextVI.3 | The 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 forecast1 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
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid 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 noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
- Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
18 commercial parties on the notice- Aquilant LimitedFramework contractor
- B. Braun Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Balmung Medical Handel GmbHFramework contractor
- Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedFramework contractor
- Fannin UK LimitedFramework contractor
- GBUK LTDFramework contractor
- HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTDFramework contractor
- ICU MEDICAL GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Johnson & Johnson Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Kimal PlcFramework contractor
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- Medical Access LtdFramework contractor
- Reflex Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Scottmed Distribution (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- TFX Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Timesco Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Unisurge International LimitedFramework contractor
- Vygon (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- pfm medical UK LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria