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Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:37

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24 Nov 2020 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021". This tender, classified under the pharmaceutical products category, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 24th August 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and ends on 31st March 2022. The total contract value is approximately £1,644,337, with the delivery responsibilities located in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in medical supplies such as atropine sulfate solution, ciprofloxacin tablets, and Prussian blue. Businesses of varying scales, including large suppliers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to explore competitive avenues in this procurement space, leveraging their capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution to tap into the UK's strategic health stockpile requirements.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for a contract(s) for the supply of atropine sulfate solution for injection, ciprofloxacin tablets and solution for infusion and Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d0e1952-9498-45cd-87c7-2f324b818e20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5afff07-dd46-4cf2-8fe5-90b3f8c0cea6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,644,337 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ACCORD-UK

AGUETTANT

ALLIANCE PHARMACEUTICALS

KENT PHARMA

NEXCAPE PHARMACEUTICALS

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