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title: "CM/PHR/25/5727 - NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - 1 June 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501e3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# CM/PHR/25/5727 - NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - 1 June 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501e3

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## Summary

NHS England is initiating the procurement process for the NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins framework agreement. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical industry category and covers various locations across the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled on 21 April 2025. Interested suppliers can join one-on-one virtual meetings to understand the tender details and raise queries within a 7-day window thereafter.

This tender provides an extensive opportunity for pharmaceutical businesses specialising in intravenous fluids and topical solutions to supply the NHS with essential medical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework agreement's suitability for them. The framework's value is estimated at £576 million and covers a two-year period starting from 1 June 2026, with potential renewals extending up to May 2034. Businesses featuring innovative products and consistent supply can significantly benefit through increased market presence and sustainable growth.

## Notice

Provision of NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Intravenous and Irrigation Fluids (Various Strengths & Sizes): Glucose: IV bags and needle-free options. Glucose combinations: IV Bags and needle-free options with sodium chloride, lidocaine, potassium chloride, and plasma/electrolytes. Sodium chloride: IV bags (flexible, semi-rigid, overwrap, needle-free), and irrigation fluids (topical and urological, with various connectors). Potassium chloride: With sodium chloride or glucose in bottles and IV bags (& semi-rigid). Gelatin solutions: Including those with sodium chloride and isotonic fluids. Chlorhexidine: For topical irrigation, including with cetrimide. Glycine: Urological irrigation fluids. Mannitol: 500ml IV infusion bags. Sodium lactate: Compound IV solution (with/without overwrap, semi-rigid, in 500ml & 1L) including Hartmans. Sterile water: For urological & topical (500ml, 1L, 2L, 3L)

### Planning Information

NHS England is pleased to invite suppliers to a virtual 1:1 preliminary market engagement meeting in relation to the upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Intravenous Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions and Gelatins Framework. The purpose of the sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, tender format, tender structure, product launches during the proposed framework period, tender structure, clinical aspects and KPI's. Please contact Niamh.Mcguire1@nhs.net to register your interest. There will also be a 7 day window for queries to be raised via Atamis after all sessions have concluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2025
  11th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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