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Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£168,000,000

DEADLINE

February 27, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

33141220

REFERENCE

002418-2026

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Original Tender Description

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulas and related products are short-term devices used to access veins for fluid or medication delivery and blood sampling. They come in various forms including safety and non-safety, winged, ported, and straight. These devices are not intended for central vein access. Also included in the scope of the procurement are: • Subcutaneous infusion sets • Metal needle winged devices with extension • Safety Integrated Cannula (also referred to as closed loop systems) • Safety Cannulation Packs • Accessories designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of patient cannulation. Including training aids. In order to participate on our tenders please see our key requirements below: • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification') Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ (‘Notified Bodies’) • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. • Modern Slavery Statements for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within 12months of the Tender Publication Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenders must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances • Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will be need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate. • Additional information- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/suppliers/useful-information This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:Registration.1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.2. If not yet registered:— Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.Portal access.If registration has been completed:— Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.— Select the following ITT: ITT_1967 - Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products Click on Express Interest.— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.For any technical help with the portal please contact:Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.comPlease refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None specified in the provided text.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must hold ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accreditation, issued by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or an international equivalent, covering all segments of the tenderer’s and product’s supply chain (sales, manufacturing, storage, distribution).
  • Tenderers must possess CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates for applicable products.
  • Tenderers with an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website.
  • Tenderers must have achieved a score of 41% or above in the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) within 12 months of the Tender Publication Date, accessible via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/.
  • Tenderers must have completed the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and achieved Level 1 within 12 months of the Tender Publication Date, as per instructions at https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/.
  • Tenderers must have a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006, OR provide the CRP in PDF format meeting PPN 006 requirements if no website exists, OR be excused in exceptional circumstances.
  • Tenderers must hold a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate if they handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Products offered must include Peripheral Intravenous Cannulas (safety/non-safety, winged, ported, straight), Subcutaneous infusion sets, Metal needle winged devices with extension, Safety Integrated Cannula (closed loop systems), Safety Cannulation Packs, and Accessories designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy of patient cannulation, including training aids.
  • Products must not be intended for central vein access.
  • Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or MDAP accreditation ensures quality management for medical devices.
  • Possession of CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity confirms product compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must have an annual turnover of at least £36 million to be required to provide a Modern Slavery Statement. No other general financial requirements are specified.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must register their expression of interest on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/.
  • Tenderers must complete registration on the portal if not already registered.
  • Tenderers must log in, navigate to "ITTs Open to All Suppliers", select "ITT_1967 - Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products", click "Express Interest", and then "Intend to Respond".
  • Tenderers must provide additional procurement-specific information as required through the eTendering portal.
  • Tenderers must present CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates at the submission stage.
  • Tenderers must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website if their annual turnover is at least £36 million.
  • Tenderers must provide a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) link on their website or in PDF format, as applicable.

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Summary:
This document outlines the tender for intravenous cannulas and associated products, detailing essential supplier requirements such as ISO and CE certifications, modern slavery compliance, sustainability assessments, carbon reduction plans, and cyber security certificates for participation.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement but is critically incomplete due to the absence of full tender documents and evaluation criteria, hindering fair competition and bid preparation.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender outlines standard certifications (ISO, CE) but critically omits mandatory exclusion grounds. The specific UK-centric requirements for sustainability and cyber security, while laudable, might inadvertently create barriers for international bidders not familiar with these frameworks.

•Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified.
•Potential for indirect discrimination against international bidders due to highly specific UK-centric requirements (MSAT, Evergreen, PPN 006, Cyber Security Essentials Plus) without clear international equivalents or flexibility.
Clarity40/100

Product descriptions and eligibility requirements are generally clear. However, the 'Carbon' requirement is incomplete, and the link for 'acceptable alternatives' is mislabeled as 'Notified Bodies' while pointing to accreditation bodies, causing confusion.

•Incomplete 'Carbon' requirement.
•Misleading label 'Notified Bodies' for the IAF accreditation bodies link.
Completeness83/100

The tender is severely incomplete. Crucial information such as full tender documents, detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission instructions are entirely missing, making it impossible for bidders to prepare a comprehensive offer.

•Absence of full tender documents (e.g., specifications, terms and conditions, contract draft).
•Missing evaluation criteria.
Fairness60/100

While the open procedure and standard certifications promote fairness, the highly specific UK-centric sustainability and cyber security requirements could disproportionately disadvantage international suppliers, potentially limiting competition and favoring those already integrated into the UK public sector ecosystem.

•Specific UK-centric requirements (MSAT, Evergreen, PPN 006, Cyber Security Essentials Plus) may limit international competition and favor domestic suppliers.
Practicality40/100

The absence of full tender documents makes it impractical for any bidder to prepare a compliant and competitive offer. Meeting the specific UK-centric assessments (MSAT, Evergreen) within 12 months might also be challenging for new international entrants.

•Impractical to prepare a bid without full tender documents.
•Specific UK-centric assessments may pose practical challenges for international bidders.
Data Consistency100/100

There is an inconsistency in the provided text where the link for 'acceptable alternatives' is labeled 'Notified Bodies' but directs to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) accreditation bodies.

•Inconsistency between the label 'Notified Bodies' and the content of the linked IAF accreditation bodies page.
Sustainability0/100

The tender demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical supply chains through requirements like Modern Slavery Statements, MSAT, Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment, and Carbon Reduction Plans. This is a significant strength.

Strengths

Strong emphasis on social and environmental sustainability (Modern Slavery, Evergreen, Carbon Reduction Plan).
Clear product description for the required medical devices.
Standard quality and medical device certifications (ISO, CE) are required.
Open procedure promotes competition.
High estimated value indicates a significant contract opportunity.

Concerns

Critical absence of full tender documents and evaluation criteria.
Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified.
Potential for limited international competition due to highly specific UK-centric sustainability and cyber security requirements.
Incomplete 'Carbon' requirement and confusing link for 'Notified Bodies'.
No information on pricing structure, contract terms, or submission format.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all complete tender documents, including detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission instructions.
2. Clearly define mandatory exclusion grounds in accordance with applicable procurement law.
3. Review the specificity of UK-centric requirements to ensure they do not unduly restrict international competition, potentially offering internationally recognized equivalents where feasible.

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