INVITATION TO THE VASCULAR ACCESS CONSUMABLES (PREVIOUSLY CLINICAL IV ADMINISTRATION) PRE-TENDER INDUSTRY BRIEFING C218 – Vascular Access
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INVITATION TO THE VASCULAR ACCESS CONSUMABLES (PREVIOUSLY CLINICAL IV ADMINISTRATION) PRE-TENDER INDUSTRY BRIEFING C218 – Vascular Access Project goals: HealthShare NSW is commencing a procurement process for an Open Market tender to renew the State-wide C218 Vascular Access Consumables Contract (Previous Clinical IV Administration) Scope: The Tender will include the following proposed categories*: · IV Infusion Sets · IV Extension Tubing · Needleless Access Valves · IV Port Caps · Stopcock (Flow Devices) · Multi-Ported Connectors · IV Cannulas · Catheters – PICC, CVC and Mid-line · IV Filters · IV Securement Devices/Dressings · Non-Coring 90 Degree Needle · Implantable Venous Access Devices · IV Arm Boards · IV Access and Fixation Devices · Intraosseous Needles, Drivers & Fixation Devices · Tourniquets · Catheter lock solutions (exclude Heparin) - To be confirmed by the Committee *Categories shown to be finalised prior to the release of this tender. Related files No files attached Requirements: Mandatory requirements Modern slavery * Healthcare - Medical equipment This procurement category has a heightened risk of modern slavery. You will be asked to provide information about modern slavery risks in your business and any actions you have taken to address these. You can visit the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s GRS webpage for more information. Do you agree to provide this information? Response type Checkbox (Agree) Opportunity requirements 1. PRE-TENDER INDUSTRY BRIEFING C218 – Vascular Access PRE-TENDER INDUSTRY BRIEFING C218 – Vascular Access Response type File upload (Multiple) Response templates HD26 23366 C218 Vascular Access Contract - Industry Briefing Notification.docx (38 KB) Evaluation Assessment Criteria General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity Capability Methodology Organisational capacity Sustainability Financial capacity Price Innovation Experience Compliance Social outcomes Risk management Terms and conditions Global terms and conditions buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB) Notices No notices have been posted for this opportunity. Amendments No amendments have been made to this opportunity Download opportunity package Respond Save For general enquiries and help buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au 1800 679 289 Popular links Open opportunities Register of notices Subscribe Find a supplier Schemes lists Policy library Help buy NSW services and platforms Supplier hub Opportunities hub catalogues.buy.nsw Schemes reporting.buy.nsw SecureSign Faster payments About us Privacy Contact us Accessibility Terms of use Copyright Sitemap We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. Copyright © 2026
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