Tender

The Supply of ITU Medicines and End of Life Care Medicines for Covid-19 Preparedness.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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10 Dec 2021 at 21:22

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02 Dec 2021 at 18:05

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12 Nov 2021 at 16:44

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12 Nov 2021 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently seeking bids for "The Supply of ITU Medicines and End of Life Care Medicines for Covid-19 Preparedness." This procurement process falls under the pharmaceutical products category and aims to replenish stockpile holdings of vital medicines in anticipation of future Covid-19 waves during Winter 2021 and Spring 2022. The open procurement method is being employed, with the tender period ending on 13th December 2021. Successful bidders will be contracted from 31st January 2022 to 30th January 2023, with a total contract value of £374,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying high-demand ITU and end-of-life care medicines. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical logistics, production, and distribution will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the DHSC through the Atamis eTendering system could lead to further contracts and establish valuable relationships within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of ITU Medicines and End of Life Care Medicines for Covid-19 Preparedness.

Notice Description

Invitation to offer for the supply of ITU Medicines and End of Life Care Medicines for Covid-19 preparedness. The Authority seeks to top up the Stockpile holdings of Midazolam 50mg/10ml vial (EOL) and Noradrenaline 8mg/8ml for infs Amp (ITU) medicines in preparations for further waves of Covid 19 in Winter 2021/ Spring 2022. The Contracting Authority intends to use the Department of Health & Social Care Atamis eTendering system to manage the tender. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Select 'Opportunities' and then select the Supportive Medicines - further additional products for ITU and EOL. A document that sets out the process can be selected from the Opportunity at the 'View Documents' area. If you wish to register an interest, if you have not done so already, register your organisation as a supplier from here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, press the 'Register Interest' to log in and register your interest. Once you have registered your interest, you may submit clarification requests. Correspondence must be through Atamis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5930bd-6c46-4839-8dea-87aa770d3bf3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£374,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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