Intravenous & Topical Fluids
A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £40M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 26 Jun 2026
- Delivery
- To 26 Jul 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 27 Jul 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014
2 buyers
- NHS National Services Scotland NSS Edinburgh
Description
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Intravenous & Topical Fluids to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
Lot Division
| 1 | Glucose 5%, Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50ml, 100ml, 250ml Infusion Bags
Supply of Glucose 5%, Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50ml, 100ml, 250ml Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. |
| 2 | Needle Free Infusion Bags – various presentations
Supply of Needle Free Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details can be found within the ITT |
| 3 | Unlicensed Infusion Bags
Supply of Unlicensed Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. |
| 4 | A range of Licensed Infusion Bags
Supply of a range of Licensed Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. |
| 5 | All other product lines (including Topical Fluids)
Supply of all other Intravenous & Topical Fluids and topical fluids to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT. |
Renewal Options
This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a combined total of twenty-four (24) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice of each extension, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.
Award Criteria
| Continuity of Supply | 15.0 |
| Sustainability | 10.0 |
| PRICE | 75.0 |
CPV Codes
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
The estimated value(s) referred to in Section II.1.5 & All Lots cover(s) the twenty-four (24) month contract duration and the twenty-four (24) month extension period of the framework agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31713. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Statement of Requirements will detail the Community Benefit background and objectives. The contract will mandate that suppliers respond in its tender outlining current Community Benefits and proposals if successful and mandating that they support the overall Community Benefit concept and process including a contract and supplier management process post award. (SC Ref:830029)
Reference
- FTS 060102-2026