Tender

Supply, Storage and Management of Intravenous Fluids (IV)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Tender

22 May 2023 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Tender

03 May 2023 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2023 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting tenders for the supply, storage, and management of Intravenous Fluids. The contract involves maintaining a stockpile with a minimum shelf life of 18 months, primarily for emergency use in the NHS across the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender, valued at £9.5 million GBP, has a tender period ending on 24th May 2023, and the contract is set to run from 28th July 2023 to 27th July 2025 under an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity by DHSC presents a significant contract for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products. Companies capable of supplying and managing intravenous fluids efficiently for emergency healthcare situations in the UK NHS should consider participating. The contract duration, spanning two years, provides a stable revenue stream for successful bidders, offering growth opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Storage and Management of Intravenous Fluids (IV)

Notice Description

The Authority's intention in carrying out this procurement exercise is to enter into a Contract(s) for the supply, storage, and management of the Goods as a Stockpile by the Supplier, with the Supplier being responsible for rotating the stock so that the Goods in the Stockpile have a minimum agreed Shelf Life of 18 months throughout the Term. The purpose of the Stockpile is to have the Goods that are routinely used in the NHS available for release into the UK supply chain in the event of an Emergency. The Goods procured will be used in the NHS including within the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c3da-c2ad-4377-aee5-d14b29b090fa
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33692510 - Intravenous fluids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2025 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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