Planning

Parenteral Nutrition for Adults, Paediatrics, and Neonates

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage for a tender focusing on the supply of parenteral nutrition for adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients across NHS Scotland. The procurement process is scheduled to progress with key dates including a future notice publication on 7th May 2025. The tender, identified as NP31325, will encompass four lots: licensed multi-chamber parenteral nutrition bags, unlicensed supplemented multi-chamber bags, components and consumables, and unlicensed neonatal parenteral nutrition bags. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within the health industry sector, specifically under CPV code 33600000. The services will be delivered within the UKM region of Scotland.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of medical nutrition and related healthcare products. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing licensed and unlicensed medical nutrition products, as well as those providing associated consumables, are ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to establish and expand their presence within the NHS network, offering growth potential through long-term and substantial supply contracts. The requirements for both adult and neonatal patients indicate a broad scope suitable for suppliers with diverse product offerings and expertise in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parenteral Nutrition for Adults, Paediatrics, and Neonates

Notice Description

Supply of parenteral nutrition for adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients in NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Licensed Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of licensed multi chamber parenteral nutrition bags for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland.

Unlicensed Supplemented Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of unlicensed parenteral nutrition bags supplemented with vitamins and minerals for patients in NHS Scotland.

Components and Consumables

Supply of components and consumables used within delivery of parenteral nutrition to patients in NHS Scotland.

Unlicensed Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition Bags

Supply of unlicensed parenteral nutrition bags for neonates within NHS Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790267
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523868
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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