Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent,
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Hannah Thomson
E-mail: hannah.thomson5@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Hypodermic Needles & Syringes
Reference number: NP51124
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141310
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
National Framework for the supply of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes to NHS Scotland.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Safety Hypodermic Needles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or can be used to extract fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require an insulin safety needle and syringe combination which are needle-based safety devices pre-attached to syringes that protect the clinical staff from accidental needlestick injuries. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland acute settings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Blunt Fill Needle with Filter
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Blunt Fill Needle with Filter that supports the effective filtration of containment particles when drawing up medication from either plastic, glass and / or rubber ampoules, within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Blunt Fill Needle without Filter
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Blunt Fill Needle without Filter that supports the drawing up of medication within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland and is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Luer Slip Syringes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Luer Slip Syringe for use within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. One of the primary functions of a Luer Slip Syringe is to be used in conjunction with the Safety Hypodermic Needles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Non-Safety Hypodermic Needle which supports effective and efficient insertion for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from the body within different environments that can be expected across NHS Scotland. A non-safety hypodermic needle is commonly used with a syringe (either Luer Lock or Luer Slip), whilst retaining rigidity to maximise first pass insertion rate and minimise patient risk / discomfort.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Safety Engineered Needle Device (SEND) for use with an insulin pen. The product should be easy to use considering the range of applications that this is used across NHS Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-027688
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Safety Hypodermic Needles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Healthcare Ltd
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Mumford Ltd
Brook Hill
Woodstock
OX20 1TU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terumo UK Ltd
Otium House, 2 Freemantle Road
Bagshot
GU19 5LL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Critical Healthcare Limited
Kilcruttin Business Park, Cormac Street
Tullamore
R35 X2Y4
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
embecta UK Limited
Building 220,, 12567262
Wokingham,
RG41 5TP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd.
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive
Newmarket
CB8 0BF
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 275 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Blunt Fill Needle with Filter
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Critical Healthcare Limited
Kilcruttin Business Park, Cormac Street
Tullamore
R35 X2Y4
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Healthcare Ltd
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 712 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Blunt Fill Needle without Filter
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Healthcare Ltd
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd.
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive
Newmarket
CB8 0BF
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 290 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Luer Slip Syringes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Healthcare Ltd
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Mumford Ltd
Brook Hill
Woodstock
OX20 1TU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terumo UK Ltd
Otium House, 2 Freemantle Road
Bagshot
GU19 5LL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Non-Safety Hypodermic Needles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Healthcare Ltd
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terumo UK Ltd
Otium House, 2 Freemantle Road
Bagshot
GU19 5LL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Safety Engineered Needle Devices (SENDs) for Insulin Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmung Medical Handel GmbH
Sportplatzweg 15
Langkampfen
6336
AT
NUTS: AT3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd
Fox Briars 14 Marlock Close, Fiskerton
Southwell
NG25 0UB
UK
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Sensors Ltd
Unit 9 Cardinal Park, Godmanchester
Huntingdon
PE29 2XG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Critical Healthcare Limited
Kilcruttin Business Park, Cormac Street
Tullamore
R35 X2Y4
IE
NUTS: IE0
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
embecta UK Limited
Building 220,, 12567262
Wokingham,
RG41 5TP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GlucoRx Ltd
Unit 1C Henley Business Park, Pirbright Road
Guildford, Surrey
GU3 2DX
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Mumford Ltd
Brook Hill
Woodstock
OX20 1TU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unisurge International Ltd.
Farboud Innovation Park, Formula Drive
Newmarket
CB8 0BF
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The values listed in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 relates to the full duration of the framework including any extension options.
(SC Ref:787508)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court Hose
27 chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
E-mail: edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s).The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/01/2025