--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Viscoelastics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663.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 Viscoelastics Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a67322d-6eed-4b7e-aa84-4817c9f93663.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Viscoelastics, classified under pharmaceutical products. The tender, with an initiation date of June 1, 2023, falls under the planning stage and involves an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2026. The procurement opportunity is aimed at SMEs and is led by the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC). This tender for Viscoelastic products presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry. The contracting process, driven by the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, offers a chance for SMEs to engage in a Framework Agreement. Businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies and viscoelastic products compliant with EU and UK legislation are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can access the detailed procurement documents and submit bids through the provided online portal, with an estimated contract value of around £800,000 for the 4-year Framework period. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic products for use in participating Trusts The contract will be for Sodium hyaluronate syringes for use in ophthalmic surgery. All products must conform to EU and UK Legislation. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage. 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 PS65,000 per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of PS800,000 (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 D98 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/7232abca-402c-43da-9342-1299a49e4764 | | 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 14:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7232abca-402c-43da-9342-1299a49e4764 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7232abca-402c-43da-9342-1299a49e4764 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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