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Central Venous Catheters

Awarded to Aquilant Ltd, B Braun Medical Ltd, BD Becton Dickinson UK Limited +11 more

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)(buyer)

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Published 7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 3 July 2026

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Overview

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking suppliers for a renewed national framework to supply central venous catheters (consumable products only) to NHS Scotland health boards via the National Distribution Centre or direct procurement. The estimated contract value is £13 million, with a submission deadline of 3 July 2026.

Contracting authority

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

    Buyer

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Lots (16)

  • Coated Central Venous Catheter

    We require a Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

    Won by Kimal plcWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringe

    We require IV Flush Saline Pre-filled Syringes used in a healthcare settings for flushing and maintaining indwelling vascular access devices, like, PICC lines, and central venous catheters.

    Won by B Braun Medical LtdWon by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by Kimal plcWon by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
  • CVC Insertion Packs

    We require Central Venous Catheters Insertion Packs used in a clinical healthcare setting. This is an unscored Lot and suppliers are not automatically awarded to this Lot. To be awarded to this Lot suppliers must first meet all mandatory requirements and tendered against any of the scored Lots within this tender.

    Won by Kimal plcWon by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTDWon by Pennine HealthcareWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Implantable Ports

    We require Implantable Ports used within a clinical healthcare setting.

    Won by B Braun Medical LtdWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Kimal plcWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Stabilisation Devices

    We require Stabilisation Devices used within a clinical healthcare setting.

    Won by Aquilant LtdWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Dialysis Central Venous Catheters

    We require a Dialysis Central Venous Catheter which will provide immediate vascular access for haemodialysis, used either temporarily or long-term depending on patient needs.

    Won by Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.Won by Kimal plcWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Accessories

    Accessories - Unscored Lot. This Lot is for items which don't fall into Lots 1-14 but are used in association with an item(s) submitted in another Lot. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14 of the framework. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are only awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to one of the scored Lots(1-14).

    Won by Aquilant LtdWon by B Braun Medical LtdWon by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by GBUK HealthcareWon by Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.Won by Kimal plcWon by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTDWon by Pennine HealthcareWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Innovation

    Innovation - Unscored Lot. For items which are yet to be made available to the market, but will become available over the duration of the framework. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots 1-14. The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the framework. Suppliers are automatically awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to any of the other Lots(1-14).

    Won by Aquilant LtdWon by B Braun Medical LtdWon by Balmung Medical Handel GmbHWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by GBUK HealthcareWon by Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.Won by Kimal plcWon by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTDWon by Pennine HealthcareWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter

    We require a Non-Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

    Won by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by Kimal plcWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Paediatric Central Venous Catheter

    We require a Paediatric Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure.

    Won by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Midline Catheter

    We require a Midline Catheter for longer term IV access which is ideal for patients whose treatment is expected to last more than three (3) days.

    Won by B Braun Medical LtdWon by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Kimal plcWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Skin Tunnelling Catheter

    We require a Skin Tunnelling Catheter suitable for long term insertion for use in, but not limited to; taking a blood sample, giving medication, giving blood or blood products, giving chemotherapy, intravenous feeding, bone marrow transplantation, and photopheresis.

    Won by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Antimicrobial Impregnated PICC Line

    We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Antimicrobial), which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally.

    Won by Kimal plcWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Non-Coated PICC Line

    We require a (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line (Non-Coated), which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally.

    Won by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Kimal plcWon by ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.Won by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) LtdWon by Medical Access Limited
  • Seldinger Arterial Line

    We require a Seldinger arterial lines used in the Seldinger technique of inserting a catheter over a guidewire to safely place a tube into an artery for continuous blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling.

    Won by GBUK HealthcareWon by Kimal plcWon by Pennine HealthcareWon by Teleflex MedicalWon by Vygon (UK) Ltd
  • Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannula

    We require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.

    Won by BD Becton Dickinson UK LimitedWon by Fannin Uk LimitedWon by Pennine Healthcare

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£13,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
CathetersCatheter accessoriesSyringes

Award outcome

Awarded value
£208,000,000
Award date
8 September 2026
Contract period
— → 18 August 2030
Winners
  • Aquilant Ltd
  • B Braun Medical Ltd
  • BD Becton Dickinson UK Limited
  • Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
  • Fannin Uk Limited
  • GBUK Healthcare
  • Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.
  • Kimal plc
  • MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
  • Medical Access Limited
  • Pennine Healthcare
  • ScottMed Distribution (UK) Ltd.
  • Teleflex Medical
  • Vygon (UK) Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    2 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    7 January 2026

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