NHS SUPPLY CHAIN · Awarded contract
Awarded

Reprocessing and Re-sterilization of 62.5 Million Bifurcated Needles for NHS Supply Chain

Awarded 21 May 2019

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Awarded21 May 2019
Value£1,600,000.00
SupplierGBUK Group Ltd
AgencyNHS SUPPLY CHAIN
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 1mo ago1y 4mo term
Awarded 21 May 2019Expired 30 Sept 2020

About

NHS Supply Chain awarded a contract to GBUK Group Ltd for the phased collection, re-sterilization, re-packaging, and return of 62,469,100 bifurcated needles across various UK depots.

The contract, valued at AUD 1,600,000, required delivery in seven phases between February and October 2020, with quantities ranging from 6,467,100 to 16,001,000 needles per phase.

The reprocessed needles were required to have a 5-year sterility shelf life and comply with all applicable legislation, including CE Certification, to ensure suitability for their original manufactured purpose.

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