--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-03-20" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14a3ada7-6eaa-406c-9fb9-7a6c4d5baae5.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Balanced Salt Solution, a pharmaceutical product, within the healthcare industry. The tender is in the planning stage with a future notice date of June 1, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2026, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The buying organisation is located in DERBY, England, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. This tender opportunity is ideal for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical products sector, particularly those supplying Balanced Salt Solution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can conform to EU and UK legislation would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can access the procurement documents and submit bids through the EMPC procurement portal. The estimated contract value for the 4-year Framework period is approximately £200,000, offering a significant growth opportunity for successful bidders looking to engage with various NHS bodies and Trusts across England. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Balanced Salt Solution for use in Ophthalmic Surgery to the participating Trusts. All products must conform to EU and UK Legislation. The contract will be for: * Balanced Salt Solution in glass bottles * Balanced Salt Solution in plastic containers * Balanced Salt Solution in bags * Balanced Salt Solution in eye drop form * Balanced Salt Solution irrigation solution Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The current annual value with the EMPC members is PS22,000 per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of PS200,000 (for the 4 year Framework period), depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 4(Description) above. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml For full access to the documents and to be able to submit a bid please go to the web address above and register. Once registered you can find the invitation to tender by searching the ref D99 For any technical problems with the procurement portal please contact the Bravo eTendering helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30621cd7-1b25-4276-bea6-87d5a9fe692a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Arboretum | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 20 Mar 2023 at 15:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30621cd7-1b25-4276-bea6-87d5a9fe692a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30621cd7-1b25-4276-bea6-87d5a9fe692a 20th March 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls - https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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