Planning

Supply of IV Fluids

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, is currently in the Planning stage for the National Framework of the Supply of IV Fluids. The contract, identified under CM/PHR/19/5582/01, is anticipated to start on 1st June 2025 and continue through to 31st May 2026, with a maximum possible extension until 31st May 2027, and is valued at £3,652,425. This procurement falls within the Pharmaceutical products category and is focused on the delivery within the United Kingdom. Key details include a forthcoming publication of a future notice by 23rd May 2025. As the procurement is above threshold, it involves a framework agreement with multiple existing providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those engaged in producing and distributing intravenous fluids. Companies that are part of or can join the established National Framework will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence within the NHS system. SME suppliers, with a foothold in healthcare distribution and an ability to meet strict delivery and supply standards, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of IV Fluids

Notice Description

Supply of IV Fluids from the four providers in the market via a National Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023865-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,043,687 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051aa2-2025-05-21T13:22:51+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-21T13:22:51+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-051aa2",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "023865-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023865-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-21T13:22:51+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHBX-7757-YPYD",
            "name": "University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHBX-7757-YPYD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Stoke University Hospial, Newcastle Road",
                "locality": "Stoke on Trent",
                "postalCode": "ST4 6QG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Tommy Murphy",
                "email": "tommy.murphy@uhnm.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHBX-7757-YPYD",
        "name": "University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CM/PHR/19/5582/01",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supply of IV Fluids",
        "description": "Supply of IV Fluids from the four providers in the market via a National Framework",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "33600000",
                        "description": "Pharmaceutical products"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 3652425,
            "amount": 3043687,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-05-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-05-23T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}