✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:16.
Opportunity overview
The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for its members the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition products as defined in this specification.
This procurement exercise is being carried out as an Open Procedure under the PA23 Regulations.
The Framework will run for an initial two (2) Year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) Years.
(2 + 2 - maximum duration Four (4) Years)
Classification
CPV33692200 — Parenteral nutrition products
Lots
Lot 1 - Licensed Bags - AdditionsValue not stated
Lot 2 - Standardised Unlicensed PNValue not stated
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
D108
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Please submit via the Atamis portal
Atamis can be accessed at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
All communications and clarifications must be carried out via this Portal.
Purchasing Authorities may call off this Framework using an objective assessment of the product and service requirements relevant to the individual purchase. Factors may include product availability, patient suitability, shelf life, price, value for money, lead-times, delivery requirements, supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service levels, and the ability to meet local operational and clinical requirements.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
18 Dec 2026, 12:00
Enquiry period
Ends
4 Dec 2026, 12:00
Expected award period
Ends
22 Mar 2027, 23:59
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
12 Oct 2028, 23:59
Contract terms
Financial Terms
As per NHS closed Framework Agreement T&C's included in the Invitation to Tender documents
Amendments
Entry 1
Description
Please note that the URL provided in the original Tender Notice for the Adult and Paediatric Nutrition Products Framework was incorrect.
The correct URL address is https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Id
095933-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Licensed Bags - Additions
Description
Standard Manufacturers Bags - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Commercial
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 May 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Standardised Unlicensed PN
Description
Trusts stock Bags as per Document No.05 - Commercial Schedule and Formulations provided in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Commercial
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 May 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Fully Bespoke
Description
Fully bespoke bags with additions - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Commercial
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per the Invitation to Tender documents
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 May 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties
4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
4 VERSIONS
1
056659-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
057251-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
095895-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
4
095933-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting through the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, is running an open tender for a multi-provider framework to supply adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition products. The framework has three lots for licensed bags with additions, standardised unlicensed PN, and fully bespoke bags.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for manufacturers and suppliers of parenteral nutrition bags and bespoke nutrition formulations. No explicit supplier qualification, accreditation or eligibility criteria are provided in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Supply scopeAdult and paediatric nutrition products, classified as parenteral nutrition products.Evidence: Description: “supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition products”; CPV 33692200: “Parenteral nutrition products”.
Lot 1 requirementStandard manufacturer bags with additions, as specified in Document No. 05 – Commercial Schedule.Evidence: Lot 1 description: “Standard Manufacturers Bags - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule.”
Lot 2 requirementTrust stock bags for standardised unlicensed parenteral nutrition, with formulations in Appendix C of the ITT documents.Evidence: Lot 2 description: “Trusts stock Bags as per Document No.05 - Commercial Schedule and Formulations provided in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents”.
93% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting through the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, is running an open tender for a multi-provider framework to supply adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition products. The framework has three lots for licensed bags with additions, standardised unlicensed PN, and fully bespoke bags.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for manufacturers and suppliers of parenteral nutrition bags and bespoke nutrition formulations. No explicit supplier qualification, accreditation or eligibility criteria are provided in the supplied notice data.
Fully bespoke parenteral nutrition bags with additions (Lot 3)
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Supply scope
96% confidence
Adult and paediatric nutrition products, classified as parenteral nutrition products.
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Description: “supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition products”; CPV 33692200: “Parenteral nutrition products”.
Lot 1 requirement
93% confidence
Standard manufacturer bags with additions, as specified in Document No. 05 – Commercial Schedule.
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Lot 1 description: “Standard Manufacturers Bags - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule.”
Lot 2 requirement
94% confidence
Trust stock bags for standardised unlicensed parenteral nutrition, with formulations in Appendix C of the ITT documents.
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Lot 2 description: “Trusts stock Bags as per Document No.05 - Commercial Schedule and Formulations provided in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents”.
Lot 3 requirement
93% confidence
Fully bespoke bags with additions, as specified in Document No. 05 – Commercial Schedule.
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Lot 3 description: “Fully bespoke bags with additions - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule”.
Supplier eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No selection, exclusion, financial standing, insurance, location, company-size or other supplier eligibility criteria are included in the supplied data.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The source field suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The source field suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework estimated maximum value
95% confidence
Up to £6,000,000.
View supporting evidence
Process value_max: 6000000 GBP.
Framework term
97% confidence
Initial 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years; maximum 4 years.
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Description: “initial two (2) Year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) Years… maximum duration Four (4) Years”.
Lot values
95% confidence
Unknown; each lot is recorded with a value amount of £0, which does not establish an actual lot budget.
View supporting evidence
Lots 1–3 each have value_amount: 0 GBP, while the overall process value_max is £6,000,000.
Delivery
Delivery location
98% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
The supplied location is labelled “Buyer location” (Derby, DE22 3NE), not a delivery location.
Buyer location
95% confidence
Derby, United Kingdom (DE22 3NE).
View supporting evidence
Location record: “Buyer location”, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom.
Source describes the exercise as being under “PA23 Regulations”.
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Description: “This procurement exercise is being carried out as an Open Procedure under the PA23 Regulations.”
Notice status
98% confidence
Open / active tender.
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display_status: “open”; source_status: “active”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
18 December 2026, 12:00 UTC.
View supporting evidence
Process and all lots list submission_deadline: 2026-12-18T12:00:00Z.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Source date discrepancy
98% confidence
The process publication timestamp predates the supplied tender-notice document publication timestamp; the source does not explain the difference.
View supporting evidence
Process published_at: 2026-06-17T15:33:59+01:00; tender-notice document published_at: 2026-10-12T10:08:53+01:00.
Incomplete commercial documentation
97% confidence
Key product, pricing and formulation detail is referenced in Document No. 05 and Appendix C, but those documents are not supplied.
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Lot descriptions refer to “Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule” and “Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents”.
Lot budget ambiguity
97% confidence
Recorded £0 lot values conflict with a £6,000,000 overall maximum value and should not be treated as confirmed lot budgets.
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Lots 1–3 each show £0; process value_max is £6,000,000.
Supplier requirements not evidenced
98% confidence
No explicit accreditation, certification, insurance, financial, technical or submission-format requirements are present in the supplied data.
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The supplied process, lot and document metadata contain no such criteria.
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