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# Central Venous Catheters

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/central-venous-catheters-ocds-h6vhtk-03831f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS"): "Central Venous Catheters". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 12 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-common-services-agency-more-commonly-known-as-nhs-nation-GB-FTS-322)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 12
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Catheters
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03831f`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/central-venous-catheters-ocds-h6vhtk-03831f#tl-md)

## Description
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities’). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

## Lots (12)
### Lot 1: Coated Central Venous Catheters
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use
in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obt...

### Lot 2: Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Non Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; for use in; administering
medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain
blood tests and to measure ce...

### Lot 3: Paediatric Central Venous Catheters
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Paediatric Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous...

### Lot 4: Midline Catheters
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Midline Catheter for longer term IV access which is ideal for patients whose treatment is expected to last more than three (3) days.
The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found ac...

### Lot 5: Skin Tunnelling Catheters
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Skin Tunnelling Catheter suitable for long term insertion for use in, but not limited to; taking a blood sample, giving medication, giving blood or blood products, giving chemotherapy, intravenous feeding, bone marrow transplantation, an...

### Lot 6: Antimicrobial PICC Lines
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Antimicrobial (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done
peripherally.
The p...

### Lot 7: Non Coated PICC's
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Non Coated (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done
peripherally.
The prod...

### Lot 8: Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger)
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Seldinger Arterial Line, which can be inserted in a variety of arteries, the most common sites for
placement being the radial and the femoral artery.
The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minim...

### Lot 9: Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger)
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a Non Selindger Arterial Cannula which is designed for insertion into peripheral arteries, allowing the for the determination of blood gas estimations or monitoring blood pressure.
The product should have the required functionality to maxi...

### Lot 10: Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a range of Single Use IV Saline Prefilled Syringes (in various sizes) which are designed to help prevent vascular access systems blockage and to clear any medication that may be left at the catheter site which will be used by clinically tr...

### Lot 11: CVC Insertion Packs
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a CVC Insertion Pack that will contain a range of different consumable products that will be used for central line Insertion by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland.  The contents of these packs will be agreed with Health Boards ...

### Lot 12: Implantable Ports
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** We require a range of Implantable Ports and associated Needles which NHS Scotland give IV treatments and blood transfusions directly into a vein, which allows easy access to a vein for blood draws. Patients with with cancer, severe infections, kidney...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (12)
- **Award:** Coated Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Kimal plc, Teleflex, Vygon (UK) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £716,570 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger) (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-10`
  - Supplier(s): **B. Braun Medical Limited, GBUK Healthcare Ltd, Kimal plc (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36060`, `GB-FTS-49045`, `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-36028`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £999,283 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Non Coated PICC's (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital, Kimal plc (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-19843`, `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-166994`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`, `GB-FTS-93872`
  - Value: £333,820 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger) (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital, Teleflex**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-19843`, `GB-FTS-139438`
  - Value: £174,274 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** CVC Insertion Packs (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Kimal plc, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD, Molnlycke Health Care (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-25329`, `GB-FTS-35683`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`, `GB-FTS-93872`
  - Value: £643,195 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-3`
  - Supplier(s): **B. Braun Medical Limited, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36060`, `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-19843`, `GB-FTS-49045`, `GB-FTS-25329`
  - Value: £153,496 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Implantable Ports (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-4`
  - Supplier(s): **B. Braun Medical Limited, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36060`, `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-19843`, `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-166994`, `GB-FTS-41873`, `GB-FTS-93872`
  - Value: £250,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Kimal plc, Merit Medical UK Ltd., Pharmed UK (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-93839`, `GB-FTS-36028`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £716,570 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Paediatric Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Kimal plc, Pharmed UK (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-93839`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £381,454 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Midline Catheters (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-7`
  - Supplier(s): **B. Braun Medical Limited, Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36060`, `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-19843`, `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-166994`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £460,593 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Antimicrobial PICC Lines (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Kimal plc, Teleflex, Vygon (UK) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-183232`, `GB-FTS-139438`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £3,431,938 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Skin Tunnelling Catheters (active)
  - Award id: `031863-2022-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, Vygon (UK) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12775`, `GB-FTS-41873`
  - Value: £436,994 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (12)
- **Contract:** Coated Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Signed Value: £716,570
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger) (active)
  - Signed Value: £999,283
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Non Coated PICC's (active)
  - Signed Value: £333,820
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger) (active)
  - Signed Value: £174,274
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** CVC Insertion Packs (active)
  - Signed Value: £643,195
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes (active)
  - Signed Value: £153,496
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Implantable Ports (active)
  - Signed Value: £250,000
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Signed Value: £716,570
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Paediatric Central Venous Catheters (active)
  - Signed Value: £381,454
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Midline Catheters (active)
  - Signed Value: £460,593
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Antimicrobial PICC Lines (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,431,938
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

- **Contract:** Skin Tunnelling Catheters (active)
  - Signed Value: £436,994
  - Signed Date: 24/10/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F031863-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-11-10T15:00:58.000Z
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