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NHSSC Led Mini Competition for Safety Finger Lancets Via Lot 2 Blood Lancets of the Blood Draw Tools and Accessories Framework Agreement.

Awarded to ASEP Healthcare Limited, Alpha Laboratories Limited, Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd +34 more

Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)(buyer)

Published
Published 13 July 2023
Deadline
Closed 2 May 2024

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Overview

A mini competition under the Blood Draw Tools and Accessories Framework Agreement for the supply of safety finger lancets in three gauges (21G, 23G, 28G) to the NHS, with estimated 24-month volumes totalling approximately 115.6 million units across 75% and 25% volume share baskets. The contract was awarded on 14 June 2026 to 36 suppliers, with a total contract value of £45.77 million for a 24-month term commencing 16 June 2026, requiring bidders to maintain 8 weeks of UK stockholding.

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Lots (8)

  • Blood Collection Devices

    This is a call off contract following a mini competition process aligning with the Core List Project objectives between the period 24 June 2026 and 23 June 2028.The call off contract is awarded via Lot 2 Blood Lancets of the Blood Draw Tools and Accessories framework. The aim of the mini competition was to provide NHS Supply Chain with further competition to identify the most economically advantageous suppliers of Safety Finger Lancets. The mini competition process intention was to award two suppliers to a split share of a basket opportunity included. The opportunity has a total estimated volume commitment of 115,565,000 eaches between the dates above.

    £244,000,000Won by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by Owen Mumford Limited
  • Blood Lancets

    £20,000,000
  • Tourniquet

    £20,000,000
  • Vein Locators

    £4,000,000
  • Blood Collection Devices

    Blood collection devices which include Blood Collection Sets, Blood Collection Needles (Safety and Standard) , Blood Culture Systems with Initial Specimen Diversion Device, Blood Culture Packs, Blood Sample Tubes, Blood Gas Syringes, Support Products, Holders and Adapters and Snap Caps. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £61m 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.

  • Blood Lancets

    Won by Apollo Medical Technologies LtdWon by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedWon by Cambridge Sensors LTDWon by Central Medical Supplies LimitedWon by Critical Healthcare LimitedWon by GBUK Enteral LimitedWon by GS Medical Healthcare LtdWon by Henry Schein UK Holdings LimitedWon by Laborie Medical Technologies UKWon by Medline Industries LimitedWon by Neon Diagnostics LtdWon by Owen Mumford LimitedWon by Prospect Diagnostics LimitedWon by RPG Medical LimitedWon by SAI Medical Solutions LtdWon by Sarstedt LimitedWon by ICU Medical Group Limited
  • Tourniquet

    Won by Alpha Laboratories LimitedWon by Apollo Medical Technologies LtdWon by ASEP Healthcare LimitedWon by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedWon by Crest Medical LimitedWon by Critical Healthcare LimitedWon by Ebrington (NI) LTDWon by Genx Medicare LtdWon by Greiner Bio-One LimitedWon by Iskus Health UK LtdWon by Medicina LimitedWon by Medline Industries LimitedWon by Meglio LimitedWon by Mornington 2000 LLPWon by Polyco Healthline LimitedWon by Reliance Medical LtdWon by Richardson Healthcare LimitedWon by RPG Medical LimitedWon by SAI Medical Solutions LtdWon by Sharon Services (UK) LtdWon by Timesco Healthcare LimitedWon by Vernacare International LimitedWon by Vygon (U.K.) LimitedWon by Williams Medical Supplies Limited
  • Vein Locators

    Won by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by Critical Healthcare LimitedWon by Greiner Bio-One LimitedWon by Ideal Medical Solutions LtdWon by Prospect Diagnostics LimitedWon by Williams Medical Supplies Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£288,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
13 July 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary useMedical consumablesDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesVenepuncture, blood sampling devicesHaematological consumablesBlood productsBlood lancetsInfrared medical devices+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£45,769,170
Award date
14 June 2026
Contract period
— → 30 November 2026
Winners
  • ASEP Healthcare Limited
  • Alpha Laboratories Limited
  • Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd
  • Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
  • Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited
  • Cambridge Sensors LTD
  • Central Medical Supplies Limited
  • Crest Medical Limited
  • Critical Healthcare Limited
  • Ebrington (NI) LTD
  • GBUK Enteral Limited
  • GS Medical Healthcare Ltd
  • Genx Medicare Ltd
  • Greiner Bio-One Limited
  • Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited
  • ICU Medical Group Limited
  • Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd
  • Iskus Health UK Ltd
  • Laborie Medical Technologies UK
  • Medicina Limited
  • Medline Industries Limited
  • Meglio Limited
  • Mornington 2000 LLP
  • Neon Diagnostics Ltd
  • Owen Mumford Limited
  • Polyco Healthline Limited
  • Prospect Diagnostics Limited
  • RPG Medical Limited
  • Reliance Medical Ltd
  • Richardson Healthcare Limited
  • SAI Medical Solutions Ltd
  • Sarstedt Limited
  • Sharon Services (UK) Ltd
  • Timesco Healthcare Limited
  • Vernacare International Limited
  • Vygon (U.K.) Limited
  • Williams Medical Supplies Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 July 2026

  2. Tender Update

    18 June 2025

  3. Contract

    9 January 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    22 March 2024

  5. Prior Information Notice

    13 July 2023

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