Planning

Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

21 May 2020 at 14:14

Planning

18 May 2020 at 14:49

Planning

25 Oct 2019 at 08:50

Planning

18 Jul 2018 at 09:00

Planning

19 Jan 2018 at 09:17

Planning

19 Jan 2018 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health is initiating a procurement process titled "Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021" to establish a contract for emergency medicine supplies. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in England. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2021, lasting for one year until 31st March 2022. Key documents related to this tender include a planned procurement notice published on 25th October 2019 and a tender notice available in PDF format.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply emergency medicines like atropine and ciprofloxacin. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies capable of managing public health requirements and providing quick and efficient delivery to various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021

Notice Description

Please be aware that initial indications to the market was that this opportunity would be for a framework agreement. This has now changed to a requirement for a contract to be put in place. The purpose of the procurement exercise will be intended to establish a contract for Public Health England's requirements for the stockpile of emergency medicines. This includes the provision of: atropine PFS, ciprofloxacin tablets (including 100 mg strength) ciprofloxacin suspension and ciprofloxacin injection.The duration of the contract is 1 year from April 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

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