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Framework for the supply of Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) components

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jul 2025 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2025 at 09:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 08:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement focusing on the supply of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) components. This contract, which pertains to the health sector, was managed under an open procurement method as part of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative. It involves the delivery of parenteral nutrition products to several purchasing authorities across the UK, with the main delivery location being Derby (UKF11 region). The contract covers a wide range of products including amino acid solutions, glucose solutions, lipid emulsions, and multivitamins. Key milestones include the award in July 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, potentially renewing biannually for up to eight years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical nutrition products, particularly those able to efficiently supply large scale hospital requirements. Companies such as B. Braun Medical Limited, Baxter Healthcare Limited, and Fresenius Kabi Limited, which participated as suppliers, are large organisations suited to meet the complex demands of this contract. The framework allows suppliers to be called off based on specific requirements of each participating authority, providing an opportunity for diverse product offerings and sustained supplier performance. Businesses with robust distribution networks and versatile product portfolios will find substantial growth prospects in engaging with such frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the supply of Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) components

Notice Description

East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Components. This contract is for the components used to prepare these infusions including empty infusion containers. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is intravenous feeding of both chronically and acutely ill patients who are unable to be fed by any other means. Feeding in this way can be short term in the acutely ill but may be long term in patients with chronic conditions where the option to feed in other ways will never be available. The patient receives a daily intravenous infusion containing amino acids, glucose, fat, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins. The Contract will include: 2 Chamber PN Bags 3 Chamber PN Bags Amino Acid Solution Electrolyte Free Amino Acid Solutions Glucose 70% Solutions Lipid emulsions for infusion Multivitamins lipid/fat soluble Multivitamins - Water soluble vitamins Trace Element Solutions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Open Framework will be for a maximum term of 8 years with the intention that it is to be re-opened every 2 years as described in Document No. 1 of the Invitation to Tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040414-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

University Hospitals of Derby and 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
DE22 3NE
Postcode Area
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
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED

BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED

FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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