Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products

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. 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: [email protected] refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.