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title: "CM/PHR/25/5727 - NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - 1 June 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050290"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-04-14"
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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-050290

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Intravenous Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions, and Gelatins. The buying organisation, located at Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UG, is seeking suppliers to engage in a virtual preliminary market engagement meeting on the NHS National Framework Agreement. The engagement is set for 21 April 2025, with a seven-day query window subsequently available via Atamis. This procurement falls under the category of pharmaceutical products and various medicinal products, with delivery locations across the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £480,000,000, gross amounting to £576,000,000, and the framework agreement aims to begin on 1 June 2026, lasting until 31 May 2028, with potential renewal up to 31 May 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products and various medicinal products. Suppliers with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying intravenous and irrigation fluids, topical solutions, urological solutions, and gelatins are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process supports their involvement and growth potential. Engaging in the NHS National Framework Agreement could lead to long-term business relationships and substantial revenue opportunities, given the extensive contract value and the nationwide delivery requirements. Businesses can benefit from understanding clinical aspects, tender structures, and key performance indicators discussed during the preliminary market engagement sessions.

## 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/014983-2025 |
| 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 | 14 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

- 14 Apr 2025 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014983-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014983-2025
  14th 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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