Blood Collection Devices

This framework starts on 13 October 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 12 October 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This framework combines some products within scope of the former Blood Collection Systems and Blood Lancets, and the Blood Culture Collection Systems frameworks.

There are 19 suppliers, including 9 new suppliers, on the framework offering more choice to customers. See the Suppliers section for a full list of suppliers on this framework.

Areas covered

There is one lot on this framework (see Product Categories section for a full list).
See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing on the Framework Matrices.

Resilience

Our increased knowledge of the global manufacturing base following COVID-19 and subsequent global supply challenges, means we are better able to identify potential risks and mitigate them by building resilience into our sourcing strategies.

For this framework we are adopting measures including ensuring suppliers hold more stock in UK warehouses and providing forward trackers so that suppliers can build up contingency stock in the event of a supply disruption.

How to purchase from the framework

Products available via our Stocked and eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue or through your own purchase-to-pay system.

Important notice – for stocked products only.
Following the move to Buy Price = Sell Price, new contract / framework prices will only come into effect when stock of all product at the old contract / framework price has been depleted.

Ordering samples

Product samples are available from some of the suppliers on the framework.

Please note that the decision to supply samples, along with the unit of issue, supplied quantity, time to supply and free of charge nature of any request, is solely the decision of the relevant supplier(s).

Requests for samples should initially be discussed with your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager. They will then work with you and the respective supplier(s) to agree requests and order on your behalf.

Information for Clinical Choice (ICC) will be available on this framework post Go-Live to highlight clinical suitability of alternative products which could deliver savings.

The framework provides a National Pricing Matrix (NPM) which allows you to benefit from a discounted pricing structure from a supplier in return for either a value or volume commitment, for an agreed period. The suppliers offering an NPM are:

• Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
• Greiner Bio-One Ltd.

If you are interested in NPM savings, please speak to your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager.
See our Useful Links section for your ICS Manager contact details.
See our Downloads ▼ section for details of the NPMs.

Further National Pricing Matrix (NPM) will be available post Go-Live which will allow savings opportunities for customers who are able to consolidate their purchasing. If you are interested in the savings, please speak to your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager.

The framework provides a Value Based Procurement opportunity for Kurin Lock, and Blood Collection Transport Box. If you are interested in further information, please contact our Care Pathway team.
See our Useful Links section to view our Care Pathway team contact details.

Sustainability, net zero and social value are important elements in how NHS Supply Chain build our framework offering through the procurement process, tendering, supplier award and contract management. There are five mandatory requirements for suppliers to address supporting compliance with relevant PPNs and NHS England policy.

• Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006)
• Evergreen Assessment
• Modern Slavery Assessment (PPN 009)
• Social Value (PPN 002)
• NHS England Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and Horizon Scanning.

Awarded suppliers meet the current milestones on the net zero roadmap and have awareness and understanding of future milestones.

Social value

See our Downloads ▼ section for further information on suppliers’ social value commitments.

Sustainable opportunities

The following sustainable opportunities are available on this framework:

• Kurin Lock – Value Based Procurement opportunity. NICE Guidance has been issued, and any trusts that have contamination issues with Blood Culture results are recommended to implement. Value adds include reduced product use and wastage.
• Greiner Transport – Value Based Procurement opportunity. This reusable transport box reduces single plastic usage for individual transport bags.
• Our Category team will continue to work with suppliers to monitor their target percentage of products suppliers that they will have a carbon footprint mapped for by 2030 which they outlined as part of their non-financial response.
• Our Category team will also continue to work with suppliers to monitor their progress on how many products they have which are made from at least 30% recycled and / or recyclable material which they outlined as part of their non financial response.
• We will enhance our Information for Clinical Choice (ICCs) to include weights and materials of products.

See our Useful Links section to read more about the Kurin Lock Value Based Procurement opportunity and to view the NICE guidelines.

108 products are being delisted. 92 of these have an identified alternative.
See our Downloads ▼ section to view the full list of delisted products and details of the alternatives available.

There are 19 suppliers on this framework. They are:

The following suppliers are being delisted at the start of the framework agreement:

• IMS Euro Ltd
• Sol Millenium Medical UK Ltd
• Sterilab Services.

575 new products have been added and these are highlighted in the product listing.
There is one lot on this framework:

• Lot 1: Blood Collection Devices

See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing, and details of any delisted lines and alternative products in the Framework Matrices.

Choice

• Leading suppliers on contract – providing enhanced range and value from a single source.

More savings

• Pay less – with NHS Supply Chain you have a wider range of product options so you can select the ones that are fit for purpose and value for money.
• Leave your tendering to us – spend less time and money on tendering and let our procurement specialists undertake it on your behalf.
• Back office savings – the efficiency of our service, ranging from e-ordering to consolidated deliveries, enables significant back office savings.

More value

• An integrated approach – the financial benefits of NHS Supply Chain go beyond just product prices. Our approach is an integrated one that reduces cost throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to global logistics, resulting in a much lower total cost.
• Purchasing through our route – when there are changes in the market, we can help minimise the impact of price rises and give support with cost saving initiatives.

Our knowledge and expertise

• Dedicated Acute team and Out of Hospital Care team – your day to day contact for all queries. They will help you identify savings opportunities, solve any issues on your behalf and ensure high service levels are always met.
• NHS Supply Chain Buyers – procurement specialists in their product fields who can give expert advice on new and alternative products.
• Implementation Team – experts in helping you set up the new processes and training required when introducing new products.
• Customer Services Team – with the daily support provided by our dedicated and knowledgeable advisors and service managers you know you are in safe hands.
• Customer Assurance – providing customers with the confidence and assurance of products using a process of clinical evaluation and engagement with clinical users. This ensures all products are clinically assured by the CaPA process, supported by engagement with customers.

Peace of mind

• Dependable deliveries – having access to the know-how and resources of one of the world’s largest logistics companies means we can offer unrivalled dependability and responsiveness when it comes to our delivery services.
• Framework agreement – awarded in accordance with UK procurement legislation.
• Sustainability – Sustainable procurement is embedded into our category management processes to ensure that our suppliers meet requirements for carbon reduction plans, evergreen assessment, modern slavery, social value and NHS England net zero supplier roadmap. Additionally, our logistics partner is certified ISO14001.