Scope
Description
NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins 1 June 2026 - 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
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKI - London
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
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, contract dates and options 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, contract dates and options 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, contract dates and options 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, contract dates and options 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 Participating Authorities/Pharmacy 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
25 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 December 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
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement published
Documents
Associated tender documents
Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document (1).docx
Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter (5).docx
Document No. 02 - Terms of offer (2).docx
Document No. 05a(v) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_25_5727_03 (1).xlsx
Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions IV Fluids.docx
Document No. 04 - Quality Assurance Process.docx
Document No. 05a(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_25_5727_01 (1).xlsx
Document No. 05a(ii) - Selectt offer schedule - CM_PHR_25_5727_01.xml
Document No. 05a(iii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_25_5727_02 (1).xlsx
Document No. 05a(iv) - Selectt offer schedule - CM_PHR_25_5727_02.xml
Document No. 05a(vi) - Selectt offer schedule - CM_PHR_25_5727_03.xml
Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule instructions (1).DOC
Document No. 05c - Volume Discounts or Additional Products and Lot 4 Services Offer Schedule - CM-PHR-25-5727.xls
Document No. 06 - Form of offer.doc
Document No. 07 - Quality control technical sheet.doc
Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule.xls
Document No. 09 - Participating Authorities - Pharmacy Purchasing Points List.xls
Document No. 10 - FOR INFO ONLY - NOT FOR COMPLETION - PSQ Pass-Fail Criteria.xlsx
Document No. 11 - Lot 1 2 3 and 4 Specification.docx
Document No.12a - Quality Questions Response Requirements and Scoring Methodology.docx
Document No.12b - Bid Calculation Sheet.xlsx
Document No.13 - Key Performance Indicators.xlsx
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