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Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products

Supply Chain Coordination Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:03.

Opportunity overview

This 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.

Classification

  • CPV33100000 — Medical equipments
  • CPV33140000 — Medical consumables
  • CPV33141310 — Syringes
  • CPV33141320 — Medical needles
  • CPV33141321 — Anesthesia needles
  • CPV33141323 — Biopsy needles
  • CPV33141326 — Radiology procedural needles
  • CPV33141328 — Epidural needles
  • CPV33141329 — Amniocentesia needles
  • CPV33171300 — Epidural kits or packs

Lots

  • Syringes, Needles & Associated Products£310m
  • Biopsy Needles and Associated Products£30m
  • Syringes, Needles & Associated ProductsValue not stated
  • Biopsy Needles and Associated ProductsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0428bd
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
13 Sept 2024, 09:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes
Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Electronic Auction

Description
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.

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
13 Sept 2024, 09:00

Tender Period

Ends
12 Sept 2024, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

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.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
33141310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Syringes

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
240

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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 entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only we can order Non-Direct Contract Goods from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts for such Goods under it. For the Goods identified as Direct Contract Goods 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to directly order under the Framework Agreement and will be able to enter into a direct contract with you for any of the Goods under the Framework. Direct contracts placed under the Framework Agreement by parties other than us are between the party and you, we are not a party to those contracts. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Minimum
Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
Syringes, Needles & Associated Products
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
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.

Options

Description
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Resilience
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Training
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
70
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Biopsy Needles and Associated Products
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
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.

Options

Description
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Resilience
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Training
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
70
Entry 3
Id
1
Title
Syringes, Needles & Associated Products
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
310,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Resilience
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Training
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
2
Title
Biopsy Needles and Associated Products
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Resilience
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Training
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical equipments
Entry 2
Id
33140000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical consumables
Entry 3
Id
33141310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Syringes
Entry 4
Id
33141320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical needles
Entry 5
Id
33141321
Scheme
CPV
Description
Anesthesia needles
Entry 6
Id
33141326
Scheme
CPV
Description
Radiology procedural needles
Entry 7
Id
33141328
Scheme
CPV
Description
Epidural needles
Entry 8
Id
33141329
Scheme
CPV
Description
Amniocentesia needles
Entry 9
Id
33171300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Epidural kits or packs
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery Location

Description
Various Locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33141323
Scheme
CPV
Description
Biopsy needles
Item 3
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical equipments
Entry 2
Id
33140000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical consumables
Entry 3
Id
33141310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Syringes
Entry 4
Id
33141320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical needles
Entry 5
Id
33141321
Scheme
CPV
Description
Anesthesia needles
Entry 6
Id
33141326
Scheme
CPV
Description
Radiology procedural needles
Entry 7
Id
33141328
Scheme
CPV
Description
Epidural needles
Entry 8
Id
33141329
Scheme
CPV
Description
Amniocentesia needles
Entry 9
Id
33171300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Epidural kits or packs
Item 4
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations in the UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33141323
Scheme
CPV
Description
Biopsy needles

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-61394
Name
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI4
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contact

Name
Sophie Calpin
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-72147
Name
NHS Supply Chain

Roles

processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKE4
Locality
Normanton
Postal Code
WF6 1TL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Foxbridge Way

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Supply Chain

Contact

Name
Sophie Calpin
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-3332
Name
Not applicable

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Not applicable
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Not applicable
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-71580
Name
Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKI4
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-142
Name
Not Applicable

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Not Applicable
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Not Applicable

Award information

Award 1
Id
031260-2025-1
Title
Syringes, Needles & Associated Products
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

Lot 1
Award 2
Id
031260-2025-2
Title
Biopsy Needles and Associated Products
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

Lot 2

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI4 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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