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title: "Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products"
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# Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/needlefree-connection-systems-and-associated-products-ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL): "Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products". Published status: cancelled. Framework Ceiling: £115,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Feb 2024, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** CANCELLED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-supply-chain-operated-by-supply-chain-coordination-ltd-s-GB-FTS-61394)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £115,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 February 2024 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Devices and instruments for infusion, Devices and instruments for transfusion, Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion, Infusion supplies
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **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/needlefree-connection-systems-and-associated-products-ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com%2F%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/needlefree-connection-systems-and-associated-products-ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a#participate

## Description
The NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories . It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £30,000,000 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.

## Lots (3)
### Lot Lot 1: Needle-free Valve and Connectors
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33194100, 33194120, 33194200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £30,000,000
- **Description:** A small, stand-alone, Luer-activated needleless plastic valve intended to mate two related intravenous (IV) line devices [e.g., hypodermic syringe and catheter port or tubing from an IV administration set] and hold them in a secured, sealed, locked p...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 2: Needle-free Extension Sets.
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33194100, 33194120, 33194200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000
- **Description:** A  collection of tubing/s with integrated needle-free connector and valve, intended to establish an extension to allow repeated access to the intravenous system eliminating the use of needles. For example these may be made from either Polyethylene, P...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 3: Needle-free accessories, associated products and Closed System Transfer Devices 
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33194100, 33194120, 33194200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £10,000,000
- **Description:** Disinfection Caps (Luer-formatted disinfection caps)
A small, non-invasive, closed-ended Luer attachment intended to be attached to a connector in an intravenous line (e.g., needleless valve, Luer access valve, male Luer connector) to disinfect the v...

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Needle-free Valve and Connectors (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `025307-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Needle-free Extension Sets. (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `025307-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Needle-free accessories, associated products and Closed System Transfer Devices  (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `025307-2024-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F025307-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-08-09T15:52:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T05:53:35.679Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03e21a