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Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system

Department of Health

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16 May 2018 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health has completed a tender process for the "Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system". This procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products, is set in the United Kingdom, specifically addressing needs across various regions including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The contract period runs from 19 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, following a planning phase that concluded with a tender deadline on 18 December 2017. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach via call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £1,075,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in the supply of medical products such as antibiotics and intravenous fluids. Companies of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria, are well-positioned to compete. The dynamic purchasing system allows suppliers to respond to specific needs as they arise, making it a flexible opportunity for businesses keen to establish relationships with the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and this award notice confirms the completion of the third call off competition (round 2). The DPS will be used to maintain a stockpile of various antibiotic and IV products with each individual call off confirming product types and volumes. This is linked to the original DPS notice, link to notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54192cee-3b6a-40f0-a301-a34444ec47a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51240773-1653-4f25-b8f9-215ddf3f07ba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Sandoz Ltd

Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma

Further Information

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