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title: "Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cbc8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cbc8

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a tender titled "Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics" aimed at the pharmaceutical products industry. This procurement process, classified under goods, is currently at the tender stage, and the submission deadline has been extended to 27 August 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £4.7 million and covers a period of 36 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method used is open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to engage in the bidding process across several lots.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those producing parenteral nutrition bags and related components for both adults and paediatrics. Companies that meet the required quality standards and possess the necessary certifications, such as a valid UK Marketing Authorisation or a Manufacturing ‘Specials’ licence, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The framework agreement is designed to select up to four suppliers per lot, enhancing the potential for business growth within the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

Supply of Parenteral Nutrition for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Licensed Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of licensed multi chamber Parenteral Nutrition bags for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) 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 Supplemented Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of unlicensed Parenteral Nutrition bags supplemented with vitamins and minerals for patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) 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.

Components and Consumables

Supply of components and consumables used within delivery of Parenteral Nutrition to patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027811-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,000 |
| Lots value | £4,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,765,864 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027811-2021
- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017498-2021
- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020227-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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