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NP31325 Parenteral Nutrition Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), known as The Common Services Agency, is currently in the tender stage for the supply of Parenteral Nutrition Products. The tender is titled "NP31325 Parenteral Nutrition Products," relevant to the health industry category and covers all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 across the UKM region. The process follows an open procedure with submissions due by 24th July 2025, and awards commencing on the same day. This contract, valued at £8,756,000 for goods, focuses on providing nutrition products for adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients of NHS Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply and distribution domain and those specialising in nutritional products and health consumables. Eligible participants should possess certifications like BS EN ISO 9001, and marketing authorisations approved by MHRA. This framework allows the establishment of a multi-supplier contract across different product lines, thus expanding market access and potentially increasing sales volume. Businesses adept in producing bespoke nutrition solutions, especially those with a focus on neonatal care, can truly benefit, aligning their offerings with NHS Scotland’s requirements through a strategic partnership that could stretch up to four years, including extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP31325 Parenteral Nutrition Products

Notice Description

Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Products for Adult, Paediatric and Neonatal Patients within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Unlicensed Compounded Parenteral Nutrition Bags for Neonates

Supply of Unlicensed Compounded Parenteral Nutrition Bags for Neonates to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Unlicensed Lipid Emulsion Parenteral Nutrition Bags with Vitamins for Neonates

Supply of Unlicensed Lipid Emulsion Parenteral Nutrition Bags with Vitamins for Neonates to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Parenteral Nutrition Consumables

Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Consumables to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Licensed Multi-Chamber Parenteral Nutrition Bags (Adults and Paediatrics)

Supply of Licensed Multi-Chamber Parenteral Nutrition Bags (Adults and Paediatrics) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Parenteral Nutrition Components

Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Components to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Unlicensed Compounded Muti-Chamber Parenteral Nutrition Bags (Adults and Paediatrics)

Supply of Unlicensed Compounded Muti-Chamber Parenteral Nutrition Bags (Adults and Paediatrics) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802172
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542072
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£8,756,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,756,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,134,736 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

B Braun Medical

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Fresenius Kabi Limited

ITH Pharma Ltd

Further Information

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