Central Venous Catheters

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

Published: Jun 2, 2026

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and health and medical services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 13.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 3, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Central Venous Catheters covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. This tender will be for consumable products only which are applicable to the commodity area mentioned above.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannula — We require a Non-Seldinger Arterial Cannulas used in an acute care setting.

Lot: 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 2, 2026. Last refreshed 18 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

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

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has issued 517 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 266 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £13,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 3, 2026. You have 3 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.