---
title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b45c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-03-20"
---

# Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b45c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, has planned a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic pharmaceutical products, specifically Sodium hyaluronate syringes for ophthalmic surgery. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted in the healthcare industry. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative is overseeing this tender. The future notice date for this tender is set for June 1st, 2023.

This opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products supply, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Companies capable of supplying Sodium hyaluronate syringes for ophthalmic use within NHS Trusts in England would find this tender suitable. The estimated contract value for this two-year procurement, extendable for an additional two years, is around £800,000, dependent on Trust participation.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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 11.2.4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008028-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 14:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008028-2023

## 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/

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