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Published 18 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions & Gelatins - 1 June 2026

Official notice

Authority: NHS England (Central government)

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£483,000,001total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 9 Jan 2026awarded 27 Feb 2026
Award (standstill) to Aguettant Ltd +7 more4 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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

  • No preliminary market engagement: Market engagement published https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015111-2025

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Bids received
6 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 8 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Jun 2026
Who may buy through it

Please refer to Document No. 09 in the ITO Document Set for the list of Participating Authorities/Purchasing Points.

Published description of the framework

Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £126,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1CM/PHR/25/5727/01AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally

Awarded to 1 Supplier

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
Extensions: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months · An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months
Lot #2CM/PHR/25/5727/02AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£231,000,000

CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 May 2030 with extensionsValue: £231,000,000 exc. VAT · £277,200,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months · An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months
Lot #3CM/PHR/25/5727/03AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
Extensions: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months · An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months
Lot #4CM/PHR/25/5727/04AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£1

CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 May 2030 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months · An option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: 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
What this means for your bid
  • “NHS Intravenous (IV) Fluids, Topical Solutions, Urological Solutions &…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Please refer to Document No. 09 in the ITO Document Set for the list of Participating Authorities/Purchasing Points.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
Last source update
1 May 2026, 11:53 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 30 Jan 2026
Authority reference
CM/PHR/25/5727
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-074790
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e360 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated
Appointment period ends
9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
2 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Additional info obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders must be submitted to the abovementioned address

Timeline

18 Nov 2025 → 1 Jun 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published336 days ago
    18 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by322 days ago
    2 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends284 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by262 days ago
    30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent224 days ago
    10 Mar 2026
  6. Standstill ends213 days ago
    20 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  7. Latest notice published172 days ago
    1 May 2026, 11:53 BST
  8. Contract starts141 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Nov 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    18 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    15 Dec 2025, 10:35 GMT
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT
    15 Dec 2025, 10:35 GMT
    +22 days · was 18 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT
  4. Contract award notice published
    10 Mar 2026, 15:23 GMT
    UK6
  5. Status changed to complete
    10 Mar 2026, 15:23 GMT
  6. Contract signature expected
    31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  7. Contract details notice published
    1 May 2026, 11:53 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

Amendments to the tender close and 4 documents updated

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-11: 1 release · 18 Nov 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 88 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 62 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Named bidders 8published on the award notice
Contracts signed 4latest 28 Apr 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · CM/PHR/25/5727/011 award
Aguettant LtdSME, B. Braun Medical Limited, Baxter Healthcare LtdLot 1 - CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. · Options: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.£87,586,66627 Feb 2026standstill to 20 Mar 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · CM/PHR/25/5727/021 award
Aguettant LtdSME, B. Braun Medical Limited, Baxter Healthcare Ltd, Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Limited, Tecrapharm (Germany) GmbHSMELot 2 - CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. · Options: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.£171,540,03827 Feb 2026standstill to 20 Mar 2026Standstill
Lot 3 · CM/PHR/25/5727/031 award
Aguettant LtdSME, B. Braun Medical Limited, Baxter Healthcare Ltd, Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Limited, Tecrapharm (Germany) GmbHSMELot 3 - CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. · Options: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.£19,060,00427 Feb 2026standstill to 20 Mar 2026Standstill
Lot 4 · CM/PHR/25/5727/041 award
Baxter Healthcare Ltd, ELEANOR HOSPITAL LOGISTICS LTDSME, The TPS Healthcare Group LtdLot 4 - CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. · Options: With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.£30,000,00027 Feb 2026standstill to 20 Mar 2026Standstill

Contracts

  • CM/PHR/25/5727/01 - High Use Lines Regionally Awarded to 1 Supplier

    Signed
    28 Apr 2026
    Value
    £87,586,666
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
    Options
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
  • CM/PHR/25/5727/02 - Not Regionally Awarded Lines

    Signed
    28 Apr 2026
    Value
    £171,540,038
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
    Options
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
  • CM/PHR/25/5727/03 - All Lines in Lot 1 and Lot 2, available only to Aseptic Units from any Supplier

    Signed
    28 Apr 2026
    Value
    £19,060,004
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
    Options
    with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
  • CM/PHR/25/5727/04 - Added Value Services

    Signed
    28 Apr 2026
    Value
    £30,000,000
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
    Options
    With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · CM/PHR/25/5727/013final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one10—
2 · CM/PHR/25/5727/026final-stage tenders20—
3 · CM/PHR/25/5727/036final-stage tenders20—
4 · CM/PHR/25/5727/043final-stage tenders10—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS England

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PDPT-3135-BWWY Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, London, SE1 8UGContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice
  • Aguettant LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRGY-9752-BWGP No 1 Farleigh House Old Weston Road, Bristol, South West, BS48 1URContact email
  • B. Braun Medical LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PLML-4925-BDXJ Brookdale Road, Chapeltown, Yorkshire & Humber, S35 2PWContact email
  • Baxter Healthcare LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZLJ-5315-XPVW Spur A, 2nd Floor, Reading International Business Park, Reading, South East, RG2 6DHContact email
  • Eleanor Hospital LogisticsFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBCH-2416-MXBD 3rd Floor, 15-17 London Rd, Bromley, London, BR1 1DEContact email
  • Ennogen Healthcare International LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQYN-3228-TCJQ Unit G3 Riverside Industrial Estate Riverside Way, Dartford, South East, DA1 5BSContact email
  • Fresenius Kabi LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZVH-4892-PJYY Cestrian Court, Runcorn, North West, WA7 1NTContact email
  • THE TPS HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGLG-9664-WWVJ 27-35 Napier Place, Glasgow, Scotland, G68 0LLContact email
  • Tecrapharm (Germany) GmbHFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJLG-3959-TCJW Eisenbahnstrasse 1, Tübingen, DE, 72072, DEContact email

Official documents & specifications (44)

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