This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2018 at 10:15

Tender

15 Mar 2018 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS National Framework Agreement for Intravenous Solutions, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins." This framework agreement, which has a total value of £169 million and is categorised under medical solutions, is set to be effective from 1 June 2018 to 29 May 2020, with the potential for a 24-month extension. The tender period closes on 13 April 2018. This initiative is intended primarily for the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, and NHS entities in England, but may also be accessible to private sector contractors working on their behalf across various locations including England, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical supply industry, to engage in public procurement and expand their market reach. Companies specialising in the production or distribution of medical solutions such as intravenous solutions, urological products, and gelatins would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, inviting diverse suppliers to participate and benefit from the large-scale procurement by NHS England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS National Framework Agreement for Intravenous Solutions, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins

Notice Description

The framework will be effective from Friday 1 June 2018 - Sunday 31 May 2020, with an option to extend (at NHS England's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. The framework is intended for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and the NHS in England. The framework may also be used by private sector contractors and agents working on behalf of the above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-642f695d-b460-4fa9-8843-e215f90b337b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c5e819-c7b7-42cf-ba63-85de7362c766
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33692000 - Medical solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Aguettant Ltd

B. Braun Medical Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Ennogen Healthcare Ltd

Fannin UK Ltd T/A Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Fresenius Kabi Limited

MACOPHARMA UK LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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