Intravenous & Topical Fluids

What this is

NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a framework for the supply of intravenous and topical fluids to all NHS Scotland health boards, in five lots: glucose/sodium-chloride infusion bags (50-250ml), needle-free infusion bags, unlicensed infusion bags, a range of licensed infusion bags, and all other product lines including topical fluids. Estimated GBP 39,671,652 excluding VAT over 24 months with extensions up to a further 24 months; each product line awarded as a multi-supplier unranked framework with up to 3 participants per line. Run on PCS-Tender (project 31713).

Key points

• IV & topical fluids framework for all NHS Scotland boards, 5 lots
• GBP 39.7m est., 24 months + up to 24-month extensions
• Deadline 27 July 2026 12:00 via PCS-Tender (project 31713)
• Price 75% / continuity of supply 15% / sustainability 10%
• Line-by-line awards, max 3 suppliers per product line (unranked)
• Includes an unlicensed-products lot — specials manufacturers eligible

Who can bid

Open procedure via PCS-Tender (project 31713); bid for any or all of the 5 lots, awarded line-by-line with up to 3 suppliers per product line.

How it is scored

Quality 25% · Price 75% Price 75% / continuity of supply 15% / sustainability 10% on every lot — supply-chain resilience is explicitly scored.

Money

GBP 39.7m est. total; largest lot is glucose/saline infusion bags (GBP 4.8m listed; lot 5 covers the remaining lines incl. topical fluids). Serves all NHS (Scotland) bodies and Integrated Joint Boards.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender by 27 July 2026 12:00.

Clarifications

Through PCS-Tender messaging for project 31713.

Contract period

24 months + extension options up to a combined further 24 months (3 months' written notice per extension).

Classification

CPV 33600000 — Pharmaceutical products Scotland