--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b464" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b464" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b464.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b464.json" 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 Provision of Balanced Salt Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b464 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b464) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b464.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buyer, is planning a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution for Ophthalmic Surgery. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically pharmaceutical products. The tender is still in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 1, 2023. The contracting authority is located in DERBY, UK. This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies involved in the supply of pharmaceutical products, particularly Balanced Salt Solution for Ophthalmic Surgery. The estimated contract value for this two-year contract, extendable for a further 2 years, is around £200,000. Businesses interested in supplying to National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England should consider participating in this Framework Agreement. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Balanced Salt Solution for use in Ophthalmic Surgery to the participating Trusts. The contract will be for: * Balanced Salt Solution in glass bottles * Balanced Salt Solution in plastic containers * Balanced Salt Solution in bags * Balanced Salt Solution in eye drop form * Balanced Salt Solution irrigation solution ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Balanced Salt Solution for use in Ophthalmic Surgery to the participating Trusts. The contract will be for: * Balanced Salt Solution in glass bottles * Balanced Salt Solution in plastic containers * Balanced Salt Solution in bags * Balanced Salt Solution in eye drop form * Balanced Salt Solution irrigation solution 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 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 PS22,000 per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of PS200,000 (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/008040-2023 | | 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 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008040-2023 ## 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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