Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with suppliers in relation to the Framework agreement for the supply of Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products including but not limited to Arterial Lines, Arterial Cannula, Central Venous Catheters (Tunnelled / Non-Tunnelled), Catheter Fixation / Securement Devices, Port Introducers, Implantable Ports, Introducers, Tunnelling Rods, Midlines, PICCs, Vascular Catheters, Huber Needles (Safety / Non Safety with / without Y-Site), and Repair Kits.

It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £28,000,000 to £34,000,000 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 maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2+2 Term) will be in the region of £120,000,000 to £136,000,000.

Through the use of the RFI, potential suppliers will be able to provide detail on their proposed product solution to the issue which will shape the future approach that NHS Supply Chain will take in ensuring that these options are available throughout the NHS.

Current indicative volumes / Contract Values would be unknown as those would be based upon the responses received.

Please note, following the return of the RFI, NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to contact responding suppliers with clarifications that they may have in relation to the proposed product/solution to enable full understanding. Additionally, please note that this PIN is for market engagement purposes only and NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees via this PIN of any subsequent tendering activity or purchase of any solution offered.

Instructions on how to submit a response to the RFI are listed within the Additional Information section.