Official UK procurement notice
100000000 · UK public procurement notice
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe NHS Supply Chain Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products Framework 2025 is intended to cover Needlefree connectors, extension sets and accessories. Lot 1 Needlefree Connectors/Valves. Lot 2 Needlefree Extension Sets. Lot 3 Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices. Lot 4 Needlefree Associated Products. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £25,000,000 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.
CPV: Devices and instruments for infusion · Devices and instruments for transfusion · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Infusion supplies
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Needlefree Connectors/ValvesAwarded
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 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. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #2Needlefree Extension SetsAwarded
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £16.000.000 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.
` Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #3Needlefree Closed System Transfer DevicesAwarded
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 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. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #4Needlefree Associated ProductsAwarded
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 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. Additional information: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months
Lot #5Needlefree Connectors/Valves
Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #6Needlefree Extension Sets
Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #7Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices
Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
Lot #8Needlefree Associated Products
Needlfree Connector/Valve, including Positive, Negative and Neutral fluid displacement, bi-directional fluid displacement and arterial. Additional information: This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
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)
- Sales, Service and Quality: 20%
- Training and Education: 10%
- price: 60%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
- Sales, Service and Quality: 20
- Training and Education: 10
- Social Value: 10
- Price: 60
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.6 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.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be 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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) 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 Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or…
- 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 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
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
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 25 Oct 2024, 16:24 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Nov 2025, 06:51 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 26 Nov 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-074575- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b191Find 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_1498 - Lot 1 Needlefree Connectors/Valves ITT_1500 - Lot 2 Needlefree Extension Sets ITT_1501 - Lot 3 Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices ITT_1502 - Lot 4 Needlefree Associated Products ITT_1497_Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products 2025 Please note: you must respond to ITT_1497 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: help_uk@jaggaer.com 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// ↗
- Submission deadline
- 25 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 240 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 26 Nov 2024, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
25 Nov 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline25 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened26 Nov 2024, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published343 days ago18 Nov 2025, 06:51 GMT
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Nov 2025- Status changed to complete18 Nov 2025, 06:51 GMT
- Buyer details updated18 Nov 2025, 06:51 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Needlefree Connectors/Valves1 award | |||
| Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +9 morejoint award | £24,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Needlefree Extension Sets1 award | |||
| Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +9 morejoint award | £64,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Limited, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +3 morejoint award | £4,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Needlefree Associated Products1 award | |||
| Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +10 morejoint award | £8,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Needlefree Connectors/Valves · Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +9 more
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2025
- Value
- £24,000,000
- Status
- active
Needlefree Extension Sets · Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +9 more
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2025
- Value
- £64,000,000
- Status
- active
Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices · B. Braun Medical Limited, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +3 more
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2025
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
Needlefree Associated Products · Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan Limited, ICU UK Medical LtdSME, OncoSem UK LimitedSME, Prosum Medical LtdSME +10 more
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2025
- Value
- £8,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Needlefree Connectors/Valves | 15bids · 15 electronic | 10 | — | — |
| 2 · Needlefree Extension Sets | 15bids · 15 electronic | 10 | — | — |
| 3 · Needlefree Closed System Transfer Devices | 9bids · 9 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 4 · Needlefree Associated Products | 16bids · 16 electronic | 10 | — | — |
Contracting 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 authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- N/AReview body
- Not ApplicableReview body
Process and specification contact points (1)
- NHS Supply ChainProcess contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
20 commercial parties on the notice- B. Braun Medical LimitedAwarded supplier
- B. Braun Medical LimitedAwarded supplier
- Balmung Medical Handel GmbHAwarded supplier
- Baxter Healthcare LimitedAwarded supplier
- Baxter Healthcare LtdAwarded supplier
- Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedAwarded supplier
- Codan LimitedAwarded supplier
- Fannin UK LimitedAwarded supplier
- GBUK LtdAwarded supplier
- ICU UK Medical LtdAwarded supplier
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Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.