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Prior notice United Kingdom Supplies

PME Thermal Vein Access Device

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Published
4 December 2025
Estimated value
£1,000,000
Lots
1
Notice number
079791-2025
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05eedb
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Description

This market engagement exercise focused on sourcing a limb-warming solution designed to promote vein dilation in patients with Difficult Venous Access (DVA), supporting successful peripheral intravenous cannulation. NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits specifically; Patient: Improves the ease and success rate of first-attempt peripheral intravenous cannulation, reducing the need for repeated attempts that can cause bruising, swelling, and discomfort. More serious complications from multiple cannulation attempts include hematoma formation, local tissue damage, increased infection risk, and reduced availability of future access sites—particularly for patients requiring long-term IV therapy. In severe cases, risks include thrombophlebitis, extravasation, and infiltration injuries, which may lead to blistering and tissue necrosis. Su…

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