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East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Components.
This contract is for the components used to prepare these infusions including empty infusion containers.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is intravenous feeding of both chronically and acutely ill patients who are unable to be fed by any other means. Feeding in this way can be short term in the acutely ill but may be long term in patients with chronic conditions where the option to feed in other ways will never be available. The patient receives a daily intravenous infusion containing amino acids, glucose, fat, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins.
The Contract will include:
2 Chamber PN Bags
3 Chamber PN Bags
Amino Acid Solution Electrolyte Free Amino Acid Solutions
Glucose 70% Solutions
Lipid emulsions for infusion
Multivitamins lipid/fat soluble
Multivitamins - Water soluble vitamins
Trace Element Solutions
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 00461365 | ~£6,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST WA Communications Ltd (3 quarters) |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 02296559 | ~£6,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED | 02182135 | ~£6,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 3 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Aug 2025 – Jul 2027 | £6,000,000 | 3 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £943,118,894 in 12,492 payments (over £25k) from NHS Supply Chain (DHSC-funded), The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Health and Social Care, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and 13 more public bodies (2010-04-01 to 2026-03-31).