Official UK procurement notice
Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis Framework Agreement is for the supply of syringes, needles including biopsy and products associated with their use including safety versions where applicable. Needles and syringes can be supplied both as individual products and in combination with each other and include:
Syringes;
Needles;
Biopsy needles,
Combined needles and syringes;
Safety needles;
Combined safety needles and syringes; and
Products associated with the use of needles and/or syringes as above.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the total value of purchases under it will be around £97,500,000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £340,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.
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- 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 (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 2 with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Syringes, Needles & Associated ProductsPublished value£310,000,000
This Lot is for syringes, needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £90,000,000 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.
Lot #2Biopsy Needles and Associated ProductsPublished value£30,000,000
This Lot is for biopsy needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,500,000 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.
Lot #3Syringes, Needles & Associated ProductsCancelledLot estimate not published
This Lot is for syringes, needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £90,000,000 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.
Lot #4Biopsy Needles and Associated ProductsCancelledLot estimate not published
This Lot is for biopsy needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,500,000 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.
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 (4)
- Resilience: 10%
- Training: 10%
- price: 70%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
- Resilience: 10
- Training: 10
- Social Value: 10
- Price: 70
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
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.
The Framework Agreement will be between us and individual suppliers. Under it there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Goods and one for Direct Contract Goods.
Non-Direct Contract Goods: Lot 1 – Syringes, Needles & Associated Products, Lot 2 – Biopsy Needles & Associated Products
Direct Contract Goods: Lot 2 – Biopsy Needles & Associated Products
We will be entitled to purchase the Goods identified as Non-Direct Contract Goods which we will then 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 ent…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- 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 including Biopsy and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
- Cancelled
- 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
- 20 Dec 2023, 14:42 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Jun 2025, 13:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 13 Sept 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-031260- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428bdFind 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: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://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 https://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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1350 Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products ITT_1351 - Lot 1 - Syringes, Needles & Associated Products ITT_1352 - Lot 2 - Biopsy Needles & Associated Products Please note: you must respond to IT_1350 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 noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 12 Sept 2024, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 240 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 13 Sept 2024, 09:00 BST
Timeline
2 Jul 2024 → 10 Jun 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected2 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown12 Sept 2024, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened13 Sept 2024, 09:00 BST
- Notice published10 Jun 2025, 13:41 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Jul 2024- Published value updated to £340,000,00010 Jul 2024, 15:44 BSTwas £260,000,000
- Status changed to active10 Jul 2024, 15:44 BST
- Procurement method changed10 Jul 2024, 15:44 BST
- Deadline published: 12 Sept 2024, 15:00 BST10 Jul 2024, 15:44 BST
- Status changed to cancelled10 Jun 2025, 13:41 BST
- Buyer details updated10 Jun 2025, 13:41 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastContracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Process and specification contact points (1)
- NHS Supply ChainProcess contact point
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.