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Published 29 Apr 2025, 11:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£284,000,000envelope for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 8 Jul 2025awarded 7 Nov 2025
Awarded to Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd +12 more2 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 22 Jun 2029 · up to 22 Jun 2030 with extensions · starts 23 Jun 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is for Syringes, Needles and Associated Products under which NHS Supply Chain is 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.

The Framework is sub-divided into Lots:

Lot 1 - Syringes, Needles and associated Products

Lot 2 - Biopsy Needles and associated products

It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £70,000,000 to £75,000,000 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. Estimated value over the 3 year Framework Agreement will be in the region of £250,000,000. There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £340,000,000.

CPV: Amniocentesia needles · Anesthesia needles · Biopsy needles · Epidural kits or packs · Epidural needles · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Medical needles · Radiology procedural needles · Syringes

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Bids received
41 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 47 suppliers appointed
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 23 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework

Multiple suppliers have been awarded to the Framework Agreement. Supplier selection and the framework pricing arrangements were established through a competitive tender process and assessed against the published award criteria. The Framework Agreement remains available for use throughout its term and provides the ability to undertake mini-competitions.

Call-offs published through it2

Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £284,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Syringes, Needles and Associated ProductsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 23 Jun 2026 – 22 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jun 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £340,000,000.
33100000 Medical equipments33140000 Medical consumables33141310 Syringes33141320 Medical needles33141321 Anesthesia needles33141326 Radiology procedural needles
Lot #2Biopsy Needles and associated productsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 23 Jun 2026 – 22 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jun 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £340,000,000.
33141323 Biopsy needles

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 · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 20%Price: 70%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Resilience: 10%
  • Training: 10%
  • Price: 70%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Resilience
  • Training
  • Social Value
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Syringes, Needles and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
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
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Apr 2025, 11:08 BST
Last source update
30 Jul 2026, 16:21 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 24 Nov 2025
Authority reference
Project_1570
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-019236
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Amniocentesia needlesAnesthesia needlesBiopsy needlesEpidural kits or packsEpidural needlesMedical consumablesMedical equipmentsMedical needlesRadiology procedural needlesSyringes
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508f0 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:

Registration.

  1. Use URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
  2. If not yet registered:

— Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.

— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

Portal access.

If registration has been completed:

— Login with URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ .

— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.

— Select from the following ITTs:

ITT_1750 Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

ITT_1749 - Lot 1 - Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

ITT_1747 - Lot 2 - Biopsy Needles and Associated Products

Please note: you must respond to IT_1750 in addition to any lots you intend to respond to.

— Click on Express Interest.

— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.

Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.

For any technical help with the portal please contact:

Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected]

Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
8 Jul 2025, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
30 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

29 Apr 2025 → 30 Jul 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 11:08 BST
  2. Tender notice published
    6 May 2025, 17:33 BST
  3. Next notice expected
    6 May 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    30 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    8 Jul 2025, 15:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent341 days ago
    10 Nov 2025
  7. Award decision expected by326 days ago
    24 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  8. Standstill ends269 days ago
    20 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract starts116 days ago
    23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  10. Latest notice published78 days ago
    30 Jul 2026, 16:21 BST

Notice history

11 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Apr 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 11:08 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    6 May 2025, 17:33 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    6 May 2025, 17:33 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    6 May 2025, 17:33 BST
  5. Deadline published: 8 Jul 2025, 15:00 BST
    6 May 2025, 17:33 BST
  6. Tender notice published
    20 May 2025, 10:56 BST
    UK4
  7. Contract award notice published
    9 Jan 2026, 17:22 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    9 Jan 2026, 17:22 GMT
  9. Contract award notice published
    13 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMT
    UK6
  10. Contract signature expected
    29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  11. Contract details notice published
    30 Jul 2026, 16:21 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

Other Information updated with submission information.

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2025-05: 2 releases · 6 May 2025, 20 May 2025
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 29 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 472 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 4131 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Named bidders 47published on the award notice
Contracts signed 2latest 29 Jan 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Syringes, Needles and Associated Products1 award
Apollo Medical Technologies LtdSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Cambridge Sensors LTDSME, Cardinal Health U.K. 432 LtdSME, Neon Diagnostics LtdSME +35 more1 Jul 2026 – 29 Jun 2029 · up to 28 Jun 2030Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £310,000,000.£310,000,000 inc. VAT7 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Biopsy Needles and associated products1 award
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES UK LTDSME, Aquilant Ltd, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Cambridge Sensors LTDSME, Delta Surgical LtdSME +8 more1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 28 Jun 2030Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £30,000,000.£30,000,000 inc. VAT7 Nov 2025Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Syringes, Needles and Associated Products41final-stage tenders · 57 at stage one310—
2 · Biopsy Needles and associated products14final-stage tenders · 20 at stage one120—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLLH-1887-BMRL Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

47 commercial parties on the notice
  • Apollo Medical Technologies LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 07165272GB-PPON: PCGP-4956-BRJM Fox Briars 14 Marlock Close Fiskerton, Southwell, East Midlands, NG25 0UBContact email
  • Aquilant LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02090807GB-PPON: PVYD-4884-BTLZ Aquilant House Unit B1-B2 Bond Close Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, South East, RG24 8PZContact email
  • Argon Medical Devices UK LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 03543457GB-PPON: PJTH-4794-HTQP Argon Distribution & Education Centre Stud Brook Business Park Welsted Road, Derby, East Midlands, DE74 2ZBContact email
  • B. Braun Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02296559GB-PPON: PLML-4925-BDXJ Brookdale Road Thorncliffe Park Estate, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S35 2PWContact email
  • BXTAccelyon LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 08252168GB-PPON: PRTM-4814-ZBQN The Coach House, Grenville Court Britwell Road, Slough, South East, SL1 8DFContact email
  • Balmung Medical Handel GmbHFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMHR-5576-NCDD Sportplatzweg 15, Langkampfen, AT, 6336, ATContact email
  • Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 00852702GB-PPON: PHZZ-3496-WYWM 1030 Eskdale Road, Wokingham, South East, RG41 5TSContact email
  • Cambridge Sensors LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 2668392GB-PPON: PQLN-7692-MQGX Unit 9 Cardinal Park, Cardinal Park, Godmanchester, East of England, PE29 2XGContact email
  • Cardinal Health U.K. 432 LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 01278801GB-PPON: PNQB-3582-RBBW C/O Tmf Group 13th Floor, London, London, EC2R 7HJContact email
  • Crest Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 03876927GB-PPON: PWGY-5562-RDVT Blue Dot House 3 Chesford Grange, Warrington, North West, WA1 4RQContact email
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  • Data (Southern) Enterprises LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 01461925GB-PPON: PVVR-7634-GNLP Eagle Building, E2 Daedalus Park, Lee On The Solent, South East, PO13 9FXContact email
  • Delta Surgical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 04154893GB-PPON: PTRQ-9894-RGGG Unit 10, Evolution Hooters Hall Road, Newcastle, West Midlands, ST5 9QFContact email
  • Fannin Uk LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 2663514GB-PPON: PMLW-9549-GQZM Westminster Industrial Estate ,Repton Road, Measham, East Midlands, DE127DTContact email
  • GBUK LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 05135337GB-PPON: PZQC-8549-RVTJ Woodland House Blackwood Hall Business Park, Selby, Yorkshire & Humber, YO8 5DDContact email
  • Greiner Bio-One LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02734565GB-PPON: PPDT-1811-GDNP Unit 2 Pear Tree Way, Stonehouse, South West, GL10 3XGContact email
  • Henleys Medical Supplies LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 00452882GB-PPON: PQMB-3272-PXYT Brownfields, Herts, East of England, AL7 1ANContact email
  • Henry Schein UK Holdings LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 11584480GB-PPON: PZMQ-1854-CPBJ Medcare House Centurion Close, Gillingham, South East, ME8 0SBContact email
  • Inomed Health LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 07111257GB-PPON: PJXP-3238-HNNX Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Lane, Halifax, Yorkshire & Humber, HX1 5ERContact email
  • It's Interventional LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02144870GB-PPON: PYLP-8621-BZPT Albreda House, Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S10 5FHContact email
  • MCT Lifesciences LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 11869856GB-PPON: PPQC-7864-HJQQ 16 Hartdames, Milton Keynes, South East, MK5 7HPContact email
  • Medical Access LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 04244397GB-PPON: PGMQ-7911-XYDV Unit 6 Europa Court, Chester, North West, CH1 4NPContact email
  • Medicina LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02654669GB-PPON: PYDR-1331-LYRT Units 2-4 Rivington View Business Park Station Road, Bolton, North West, BL6 5BNContact email
  • Meditrade UK LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 12559664GB-PPON: PPMX-2191-JMVT 120 Pall Mall, London, London, SW1Y 5EAContact email
  • Mediworld LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 01936692GB-PPON: PYRJ-2875-BLGJ 444-446 Streatham High Road, London, London, SW16 3PXContact email
  • Medline Industries LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 03238147GB-PPON: PHRT-1841-DDLR 3rd Floor, Quayside Wilderpsool Business Park, Warrington, North West, WA4 6HLContact email
  • Merit Medical UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 03001008GB-PPON: PMZM-4112-XYTM Unit 27 Suttons Business Park Sutton Park Avenue, Reading, South East, RG6 1AZContact email
  • Neon Diagnostics LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 07617834GB-PPON: PVNB-3645-LYGQ Unit 7 & 8 Swanbridge Industrial Park, Witham, East of England, CM8 3YNContact email
  • Nipro Diagnostics (UK) LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 03936551GB-PPON: PDQH-9643-TXXV Units 12-14 South Point Ensign Way, Southampton, South East, SO31 4RFContact email
  • Optimum Medical Solutions LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 06779883GB-PPON: PJTL-3313-HWXG Tennant Hall, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS2 9ETContact email
  • Owen Mumford LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 01257871GB-PPON: PJYC-3687-VRMT Owen Mumford Limited, Woodstock, South East, OX20 1TUContact email
  • PAJUNK U.K. MEDICAL PRODUCTS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04112014GB-PPON: PZDP-1577-WPTY UNIT D1, PAJUNK UK MEDICAL PRODUCTS LTD, KINGFISHER BOULEVARD, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, NE15 8NZContact email
  • Prospect Diagnostics LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 05554028GB-PPON: PCXV-8713-GMVW Viking Court, 31 Princess Road, Dronfield, East Midlands, S18 2LXContact email
  • Prosum Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 08681398GB-PPON: PHXN-5961-DLYX Unit 14 Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 2DBContact email
  • RPG Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 10425484GB-PPON: PYQJ-7526-CLXV Portland House, Durham, North East, DH1 1TWContact email
  • Reflex Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 12076155GB-PPON: PMCZ-5185-WZBG Blue Tower, Shepton Mallet, South West, BA4 5SBContact email
  • Reliance Medical LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 05701697GB-PPON: PZWL-4653-NDML West Avenue, Talke, West Midlands, ST7 1TLContact email
  • Rocialle Healthcare LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 11965323GB-PPON: PNBB-7322-MXZN Ty Mynydd, Mountain Ash, Wales, CF45 4ERContact email
  • Rocket Medical plcFramework contractorGB-COH: 03276608GB-PPON: PLVX-7498-BXNX 2-4 Sedling Road, Washington, North East, NE38 9BZContact email
  • ScottMed Distribution (UK) LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 14681939GB-PPON: PPXX-9615-PLTY Fountain House, Fountain Lane, St. Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, CF3 0FBContact email
  • TFX Group LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02884361GB-PPON: PMZL-7813-TRRZ Grosvenor House, Beaconsfield, South East, HP9 1LJContact email
  • TerraMed LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 15484367GB-PPON: PWNC-2658-BJMY Suite 7, Innovation House, Molly Millars Close, Wokingham, South East, RG41 2RXContact email
  • Terumo UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 04571001GB-PPON: PQRR-7332-BCJQ Building 2 Ground Floor Meadows Business Park Blackwater, Camberley, South East, GU17 9ABContact email
  • TriOn Pharma LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 09293856GB-PPON: PZYY-6137-QPYQ Bridge House, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4ADContact email
  • Unisurge International LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02214024GB-PPON: PDCR-4126-LLNG Farboud Innovation Park, Newmarket, East of England, CB8 0BFContact email
  • Valley Northern LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 09188858GB-PPON: PHVQ-9674-GLNJ Valley Northern Carver Road, Stafford, West Midlands, ST16 3BPContact email
  • Vygon (U.K.) LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 01131530GB-PPON: PBYQ-1857-VTLL The Pierre Simonet Building V Park, Gateway North, Swindon, South West, SN25 4DLContact email
  • embecta U.K. LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 12567262GB-PPON: PCDJ-7297-PWWZ Building 220, Wharfedale Road, Wokingham, South East, RG41 5TPContact email

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