Closed tender

Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products

Details

Value
£140,000,000
Topic
Cannulae
Published
12 January 2026
Submission
27 February 2026

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 Canulation Packs • Accessories designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of patient cannulation. Including training aids. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £35,000,000 (ex VAT) 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. Estimated value over the 2-year Framework Agreement will be in the region of £70,000,000 (Ex VAT). There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further 2 years. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be approximately £140,000,000 (Ex VAT) Preliminary market engagement was carried out, with a PME Notice being published 30 July 2025.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published12 January 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date27 February 2026

About the buyer

NHS Supply Chain buys as a central healthcare organisation, run by Supply Chain Coordination Limited on behalf of NHS England. Suppliers tender through the Jaggaer eProcurement portal, and opportunities above threshold are advertised on Find a Tender. Successful bids are listed on framework agreements managed by category teams. The NHS Core List aggregates trust demand into national contracts for standard commodities. Category teams coordinate key supply markets with NHS England and clinical networks. Procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023, in force since February 2025.

UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.

Over the past 5 years, most of NHS Supply Chain's contract awards have been in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, food and drink and furniture and furnishings.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 33141220 · Cannulae

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