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title: "NHS National Framework Agreement for Intravenous Solutions, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins"
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# NHS National Framework Agreement for Intravenous Solutions, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642f695d-b460-4fa9-8843-e215f90b337b

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS National Framework Agreement for Intravenous Solutions, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins." This framework agreement, which has a total value of £169 million and is categorised under medical solutions, is set to be effective from 1 June 2018 to 29 May 2020, with the potential for a 24-month extension. The tender period closes on 13 April 2018. This initiative is intended primarily for the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, and NHS entities in England, but may also be accessible to private sector contractors working on their behalf across various locations including England, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical supply industry, to engage in public procurement and expand their market reach. Companies specialising in the production or distribution of medical solutions such as intravenous solutions, urological products, and gelatins would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, inviting diverse suppliers to participate and benefit from the large-scale procurement by NHS England.

## Notice

The framework will be effective from Friday 1 June 2018 - Sunday 31 May 2020, with an option to extend (at NHS England's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. The framework is intended for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and the NHS in England. The framework may also be used by private sector contractors and agents working on behalf of the above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c5e819-c7b7-42cf-ba63-85de7362c766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AGUETTANT; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; ENNOGEN HEALTHCARE; FANNIN UK LTD T/A KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; MACOPHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33692000 - Medical solutions

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c5e819-c7b7-42cf-ba63-85de7362c766
- 15 Mar 2018 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4d7715-f528-4362-876c-e76b86e840b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c5e819-c7b7-42cf-ba63-85de7362c766
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4d7715-f528-4362-876c-e76b86e840b1
  15th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78000d0-e0a3-4cc0-bc5d-5182520c53e0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c34a3ef-3e4c-4dee-82c0-5f22bbb38dd0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab6ccfb5-383e-412d-863b-937e1c0205a2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1619ac02-6377-4ac6-89df-764a7e367689
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecf9d461-a077-4d39-a4cf-807f31930b37
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb12b667-1770-4fb9-8a3c-90a907d9d990
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aed6ad4a-e2cf-4d7f-a194-269b0a7f1e01
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a6b4662-ea1c-419a-af61-894ae00134df
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28ec3514-5a42-47a0-aa15-da848a5070dd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22fec9a7-df00-4bf6-b695-06a6884d00f6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6b45adc-c627-416e-ba7d-0614eb2cb104
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c6f45f6-cbd0-4cc4-bee2-2255c54e34b3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e29c364a-8fa5-449a-b3b2-6f777da69575
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to e-sourcing portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/617d5890-3522-40bf-be23-11a101882320
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/901701a1-0241-4820-bef2-e1ce313b78e2
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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