Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Contact
Jane Brailsford
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF11 - Derby
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ready to Administer Products
Reference number
D104
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Contracting Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products on behalf of its member Trusts.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
East Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Contracting Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products as defined in this specification.
Any NHS Purchasing Authority which subsequently join Contracting Authority will have the right to join this contracting arrangement at any point during the life of the contract framework and any extension period with the written agreement of both parties.
The specification outlines the initial range of goods to be delivered as part of this Framework Agreement.
Purchasing Ready to Administer Products simplifies the medication administration process in the near patient area and reduces the risk of calculation and mixing errors.
Participating Purchasing Authorities within the East Midlands have insufficient capacity for the aseptic production of ready to administer drugs to meet their expanding needs, therefore supplier/supplier(s) are sought to supplement the current service through the provision of a high-quality, cost-effective service to supply Ready to Administer products.
Purchasing Authorities reserve the right to manufacture products “in-house” to meet their own requirements. Individual Purchasing Authority requirements will be confirmed when the contract is let.
Please refer to the Tender Specification for full details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the discretion of East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative and agreement with the Suppliers.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2027.
The contract shall run for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months
The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of
Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage.
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/wpcontent/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As per the Invitation to Tender
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per the Invitation to Tender
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 January 2025
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road, Derby
DE1 2QY
Country
United Kingdom