Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-2a78-7377-a68a-c4da7a6e1d19/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-balanced-salt-solution-products awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Balanced Salt Solution Products [University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-hospitals-of-derby-burton-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £1 Published 27 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 10 Nov 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Balanced Salt Solution for use in Ophthalmic Surgery to the participating Trusts. The contract will be for: • Balanced Salt Solution in glass bottles • Balanced Salt Solution in plastic containers • Balanced Salt Solution in bags • Balanced Salt Solution in eye drop form • Balanced Salt Solution irrigation solution Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. [empc.nhs.uk](https://www.empc.nhs.uk/) The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: [sps.nhs.uk](https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/) Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: ### NHS Provider Directory [england.nhs.uk](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/) NHS Foundation Trusts at: [england.nhs.uk](https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls) Additional information: two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional information This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and the Supplier (s) agreement. The current annual value with the EMPC members is £22,000 per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of £200,000 (for the 4 year Framework period), depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed above Read full description ## CPV classification Pharmaceutical products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b2ab5f5c-9869-4399-9571-9f454ed9deaf) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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