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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 12:31

Tender

09 Oct 2020 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection", which falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. This procurement is actively being conducted through an open procedure with accelerated time limits due to the urgency created by the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender period closed on 22nd October 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2021 and last until 31st December 2021. The primary delivery location for this contract is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector to engage with a key buyer in the public health domain. Businesses that can quickly supply sodium chloride 0.9% for injection are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in rapidly responding to urgent healthcare needs. The open procurement method allows a diverse range of suppliers to participate, thereby enhancing the chance of securing the contract in a time of heightened demand.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9648e4ea-8095-4b5f-a698-897a005b04fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09520d-7ddb-4e04-97d2-6f4d40f09c6c
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
Not specified

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

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