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title: "Framework for the supply of Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) components"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Framework for the supply of Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) components

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fdc0

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement focusing on the supply of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) components. This contract, which pertains to the health sector, was managed under an open procurement method as part of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative. It involves the delivery of parenteral nutrition products to several purchasing authorities across the UK, with the main delivery location being Derby (UKF11 region). The contract covers a wide range of products including amino acid solutions, glucose solutions, lipid emulsions, and multivitamins. Key milestones include the award in July 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, potentially renewing biannually for up to eight years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical nutrition products, particularly those able to efficiently supply large scale hospital requirements. Companies such as B. Braun Medical Limited, Baxter Healthcare Limited, and Fresenius Kabi Limited, which participated as suppliers, are large organisations suited to meet the complex demands of this contract. The framework allows suppliers to be called off based on specific requirements of each participating authority, providing an opportunity for diverse product offerings and sustained supplier performance. Businesses with robust distribution networks and versatile product portfolios will find substantial growth prospects in engaging with such frameworks.

## Notice

East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Components. This contract is for the components used to prepare these infusions including empty infusion containers. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is intravenous feeding of both chronically and acutely ill patients who are unable to be fed by any other means. Feeding in this way can be short term in the acutely ill but may be long term in patients with chronic conditions where the option to feed in other ways will never be available. The patient receives a daily intravenous infusion containing amino acids, glucose, fat, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins. The Contract will include: 2 Chamber PN Bags 3 Chamber PN Bags Amino Acid Solution Electrolyte Free Amino Acid Solutions Glucose 70% Solutions Lipid emulsions for infusion Multivitamins lipid/fat soluble Multivitamins - Water soluble vitamins Trace Element Solutions

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Open Framework will be for a maximum term of 8 years with the intention that it is to be re-opened every 2 years as described in Document No. 1 of the Invitation to Tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040414-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2027-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| 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

- 16 Jul 2025 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040414-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 08:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033132-2025
- 7 Apr 2025 at 07:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013261-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040414-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033132-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013261-2025
  7th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3119

## Notice URLs

- http://www.baxterhealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.bbraun.co.uk
- http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

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