INVITATION TO THE VASCULAR ACCESS CONSUMABLES (PREVIOUSLY CLINICAL IV ADMINISTRATION) PRE-TENDER INDUSTRY BRIEFING C218 – Vascular Access

### 🏥 Tender Overview: C218 Vascular Access Consumables HealthShare NSW is inviting industry participation for a **Pre-Tender Industry Briefing** regarding the upcoming renewal of the state-wide **C218 Vascular Access Consumables Contract** (formerly Clinical IV Administration). This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive range of medical supplies essential for vascular access and clinical IV administration across New South Wales. ### 📋 Scope of Requirements The tender covers a broad spectrum of medical equipment, including but not limited to: * **IV Administration:** Infusion sets, extension tubing, and needleless access valves. * **Catheters & Cannulas:** PICC, CVC, Mid-line catheters, and IV cannulas. * **Fixation & Support:** IV securement devices, dressings, and arm boards. * **Specialized Devices:** Implantable venous access devices, intraosseous needles, and stopcocks. ### ⚠️ Compliance & Qualifications Bidders must demonstrate robust organizational capacity and financial stability. A critical requirement for this tender is **Modern Slavery compliance**. Given the heightened risk in the medical equipment sector, respondents must disclose information regarding modern slavery risks within their supply chains and outline mitigation strategies. ### 🎯 Key Objectives * **Contract Renewal:** Establishing a state-wide supply agreement for critical clinical consumables. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed on capability, methodology, innovation, sustainability, social outcomes, and price. * **Industry Engagement:** Interested parties are required to attend the pre-tender briefing to understand the finalized categories and procurement expectations. **Keywords:** Vascular Access, IV Consumables, Medical Equipment Procurement, HealthShare NSW, C218 Contract, Modern Slavery Compliance, Clinical Supplies, Healthcare Tender.