Scope
Description
NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - CM/PHR/25/5727
Period of Framework Agreement: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 with an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier
CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines
CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier
CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £483,000,001 excluding VAT
- £579,600,001.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier
CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines
CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier
CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHR/25/5727/01
Description
CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier
Lot value (estimated)
- £126,000,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - CM/PHR/25/5727/02
Description
CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines
Lot value (estimated)
- £231,000,000 excluding VAT
- £277,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - CM/PHR/25/5727/03
Description
CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier
Lot value (estimated)
- £126,000,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - CM/PHR/25?5727/04
Description
CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1.20 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to Document No. 09 of the ITO Documents for the list of Purchasing Points
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHR/25/5727/01
Lot 2. Lot 2 - CM/PHR/25/5727/02
Lot 3. Lot 3 - CM/PHR/25/5727/03
Lot 4. Lot 4 - CM/PHR/25?5727/04
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional info obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders must be submitted to the abovementioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government