---
title: "Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660399"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660399

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, which is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics." This procurement falls under the health industry category and has been conducted via an open procedure for the supply of goods. The tender initially closed on 23 August 2021, and the award phase has been completed as of October 2021, with a total estimated contract value of £4,700,000 covering a three-year duration with a possible extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare supplies, particularly those that can provide parenteral nutrition products and related consumables. Companies that produce licensed and unlicensed nutritional bags or components for intravenous feeding will be well-positioned to compete. Given the framework agreement allows up to four suppliers for each lot, it encourages collaboration and provides a platform for both established businesses and new entrants to engage with NHS Scotland's healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Supply of Parenteral Nutrition for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Licensed Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of licensed multi chamber Parenteral Nutrition bags for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Unlicensed Supplemented Multi Chamber Bags

Supply of unlicensed Parenteral Nutrition bags supplemented with vitamins and minerals for patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Components and Consumables

Supply of components and consumables used within delivery of Parenteral Nutrition to patients in NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432255 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,000 |
| Lots value | £4,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,765,864 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432255
- 18 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424793
- 23 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422030

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422030
  Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics - Supply of Parenteral Nutrition for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432255
  Parenteral Nutrition for Adults and Paediatrics - Supply of Parenteral Nutrition for adults and paediatric patients in NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660399
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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