Award

708729454 - Framework Contract for the Supply of Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL)-CAN-CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

23 Aug 2024 at 11:38

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 17:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc for the supply of Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL). This is a framework contract under the industry category 'Wipes'. The contract, valued at £300,000, spans an initial three years with four additional option years, culminating in a total duration of seven years. The contract execution begins on 10th June 2024 and concludes on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a single source negotiated procedure without prior publication, as the requirement was deemed to be below the DSPCR threshold. The items will be delivered to the Ministry's location in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom (postal code BS34 8JH). The procurement stage is at the award phase, finalised on 23rd August 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specialising in chemical defence solutions. Given the specific technical capabilities required, businesses with expertise in manufacturing and supplying decontamination products would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Moreover, such contracts provide a stable and long-term revenue stream given their extended duration and the high-value nature. Companies in the defence supply chain sector, particularly those registered as SMEs, have the potential to innovate and leverage their specialised products for similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

708729454 - Framework Contract for the Supply of Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL)-CAN-CF

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) awarded a contract to Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc for the supply of Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL). This is a framework contract for 7 years and has a total contract value of PS300,000. The Contract will be for an initial three (3) years and four (4) additional option years to support the stockpiles of RSDL. This Contract was placed as a Single Source Contract and was below the threshold of the DSPCR regulations. However, a VTN and subsequent Contract Award Notice has been issued in the interests of transparency. Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc is the only supplier with the technical capability to undertake this requirement within the timelines required by the user.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26b5e233-60c9-4aca-9cc7-1030165307b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd27856a-2831-4469-8b22-ddd4d9fbd23e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141118 - Wipes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS CANDA

Further Information

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