Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS supply chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-DirectRoute. Details of the NHS Supply Chain routes to market can be found in Appendix 4b operational suppliers requirements. The framework agreement is for the supply of needlefree connectors and connection systems/access devices and associated products intended to provide direct infusion of fluids or administration of medication to a patient. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 72 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 144 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. Needlefree Connector is a device that allows connection to catheters, administration sets, and syringes without needles for the infusion of fluids or administration of medications. They also provide a safe microbial barrier for connections using Luer syringes that allow safer infusion, injection and sampling whilst maintaining a closed intravenous circuit. Appointment to the lot will be made on a line by line basis. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement. A needle free disinfection cap is a single-use device that provides passive disinfection of the needle free port. Appointment to the lot will be made on a line by line basis. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement. A closed system transfer device provides a mechanically closed system that prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into a system and the escape of hazardous drug or vapor concentrations outside the system. Appointment to the lot will be made on a line by line basis. NHS supply chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement.