Pipeline Framework: Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

A pipeline has been launched for Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products.The contract start Date is 01 December 2019. Approach to market date is 18 April 2019.Needlefree Connector is a device that allows connection to catheters, administration sets, and syringes without needles for the infusion of fluids or administration of medications. They also provide a safe microbial barrier for connections using Luer syringes that allow safer infusion, injection and sampling whilst maintaining a closed intravenous circuit.Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 25 000 000 GBP to 30 000 000 GBP 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.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: DHL Supply Chain Limited acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting as agent of the NHS Business Services Authority, c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH. Email: sara.livingston@supplychain.nhs.uk