Planning

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 15:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Balanced Salt Solution, a pharmaceutical product, within the healthcare industry. The tender is in the planning stage with a future notice date of June 1, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2026, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The buying organisation is located in DERBY, England, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender opportunity is ideal for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical products sector, particularly those supplying Balanced Salt Solution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can conform to EU and UK legislation would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can access the procurement documents and submit bids through the EMPC procurement portal. The estimated contract value for the 4-year Framework period is approximately £200,000, offering a significant growth opportunity for successful bidders looking to engage with various NHS bodies and Trusts across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Balanced Salt Solution for use in Ophthalmic Surgery to the participating Trusts. All products must conform to EU and UK Legislation. The contract will be for: * Balanced Salt Solution in glass bottles * Balanced Salt Solution in plastic containers * Balanced Salt Solution in bags * Balanced Salt Solution in eye drop form * Balanced Salt Solution irrigation solution Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The current annual value with the EMPC members is PS22,000 per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of PS200,000 (for the 4 year Framework period), depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 4(Description) above. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml For full access to the documents and to be able to submit a bid please go to the web address above and register. Once registered you can find the invitation to tender by searching the ref D99 For any technical problems with the procurement portal please contact the Bravo eTendering helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30621cd7-1b25-4276-bea6-87d5a9fe692a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2QY
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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