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NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins

NHS England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Nov 2025 at 16:31

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 12:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 06:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England initiated a comprehensive procurement process titled "NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins" within the pharmaceutical products industry category. The procurement, planned to begin on 1 June 2026, will span until 31 May 2028, offering an extension option. This open procedure targets various regions across the United Kingdom and has recently undergone status updates, including a tender cancellation notice on 17 November 2025 due to a prior publication error. Key stages include planning, tendering, and awarding phases, with a tender period that concluded on 31 October 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the pharmaceutical sector. The framework agreement, structured to include competition reopening, invites a range of suppliers, including SMEs, to participate in providing high-volume medical products nationwide. With a gross value exceeding £579 million, businesses can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence, forge new partnerships, and diversify service offerings. Companies well-versed in stringent regulatory requirements and possessing robust supply chain capabilities are well-suited to compete effectively in this large-scale framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins

Notice Description

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - CM/PHR/25/5727 Period of Framework Agreement: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 with an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - CM/PHR/25/5727/01

CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier

Renewal: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Lot 2 - CM/PHR/25/5727/02

CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines

Renewal: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Lot 3 - CM/PHR/25/5727/03

CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier

Renewal: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Lot 4 - CM/PHR/25?5727/04

CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services

Renewal: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Planning Information

NHS England is pleased to invite suppliers to a virtual 1:1 preliminary market engagement meeting in relation to the upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Intravenous Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins Framework. The purpose of the sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, tender format, tender structure, product launches during the proposed framework period, tender structure, clinical aspects and KPI's. Please contact Niamh.Mcguire1@nhs.net to register your interest. There will also be a 7 day window for queries to be raised via Atamis after all sessions have concluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074529-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£483,000,001 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£483,000,001 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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