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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition 2018"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2018-12-05"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition 2018

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc9b9e3-2d61-4272-8d8c-6d1856ba1879

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition, initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, based in Birmingham, England. This selective tender falls under the category of goods, specifically for parenteral nutrition products, and is currently in the Award stage. The tender period concluded on 20 August 2018, with the contract running from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020, valued at £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those that produce or distribute parenteral nutrition products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in healthcare supply chains would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. With multiple lots available, including options for standard and bespoke bags, suppliers that demonstrate compliance with the outlined terms and conditions will have a competitive advantage, particularly those capable of ranking highly within the framework for efficient award processes.

## Notice

This Framework is to establish a Framework Agreement for Parenteral Nutrition, delivered to NHS Trusts. The Framework is split into 4 lots: Parenteral Nutrition - Standard/Multichamber Bags for Adult Parenteral Nutrition - Standard/Multichamber Bags for Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition - Bags with Additions Parenteral Nutrition - Bespoke Bags Suppliers will be entered into the framework and ranked accordingly. Participating Authorities reserve the right to direct award upon this ranking or undertake a mini competition under it. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement are appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall framework structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full. II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbab5182-e795-4b7a-9589-0bf4d7589619 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | B.BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; FRESENIUS KABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbab5182-e795-4b7a-9589-0bf4d7589619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbab5182-e795-4b7a-9589-0bf4d7589619
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.healthtrusteurope.com
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register

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