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Framework for the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition Products

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Oct 2026 at 10:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2026 at 08:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting through the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, is seeking suppliers for a multi-provider framework supplying adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition products to its member organisations. The requirement is divided into three product groups: standard manufacturers’ bags with additions; standardised unlicensed parenteral nutrition, including Trust stock bags and specified formulations; and fully bespoke bags with additions. This is a goods supply opportunity, rather than a clinical service contract. The products are for use by participating NHS organisations, with individual purchases made to suit local patient and operational requirements. The buyer is based in Derby, but the purchasing authorities and delivery locations are not confined to the buyer’s address.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The framework is divided into three lots, and suppliers may be considered for SME-suitable opportunities. The tender’s stated maximum framework value is £6 million. The initial contract period is 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2029, with an optional two-year extension by agreement, giving a possible end date of 30 April 2031. Questions were due by 4 December 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and submissions by 18 December 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The award decision was scheduled by 22 March 2027. Each lot is evaluated on technical quality, weighted at 60%, and commercial cost, weighted at 40%; suppliers must meet economic and technical selection criteria. Bids are submitted through the Atamis portal, and communications and clarifications use that portal.

This opportunity suits manufacturers and specialist suppliers able to provide licensed standard nutrition bags with additions, standardised unlicensed parenteral nutrition products, or fully bespoke bags. The three separate product groups give suppliers the option to focus on the product range they can reliably make and supply; the Trust identifies the lots as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Strong technical submissions matter more than price in the scoring, so suppliers should be ready to demonstrate product suitability and quality alongside competitive commercial terms. Framework call-offs may be made against product availability, patient suitability, shelf life, price and value for money, lead times, delivery requirements, supplier performance against agreed service levels, and ability to meet local clinical and operational needs. Suppliers need the capacity to respond to these requirements across participating NHS purchasing authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition Products

Notice Description

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for its members the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition products as defined in this specification. This procurement exercise is being carried out as an Open Procedure under the PA23 Regulations. The Framework will run for an initial two (2) Year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) Years. (2 + 2 - maximum duration Four (4) Years)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Licensed Bags - Additions

Standard Manufacturers Bags - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule.

Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Lot 2 - Standardised Unlicensed PN

Trusts stock Bags as per Document No.05 - Commercial Schedule and Formulations provided in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents

Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Lot 3 - Fully Bespoke

Fully bespoke bags with additions - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule

Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Meetings will be held on Thursday 9th July 206 on Microsoft Teams at 0930 hours to 1100 hours. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement Meeting will be to: 1. Key Specification Points 2. Product List 3. Procurement Timescales 4. Proposed Award Criteria 5. Attendees feedback Please email Jane Brailsford at jane.brailsford1@nhs.net to confirm your attendance and a Teams Meeting invitation will be sent out. A record of all discussions will be shared with all bidders at Tender stage. The initial specification and product list will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of 9th July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095933-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-10-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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