Planning

Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Product

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

07 Sep 2023 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is planning a tender for the "Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Product" to establish a contractual agreement with a pharmaceutical wholesaler. The procurement falls under the CPV classification of storage and warehousing services. The deadline for engagement ends on 28th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and logistics sectors to secure a contract with the UK Health Security Agency for storing and distributing medicines and vaccines. Companies with experience in storage services, parcel delivery, road transport, and warehouse management may find this tender well-suited for business growth.

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Notice Title

Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Product

Notice Description

UKHSA is seeking to establish a contractual agreement with a pharmaceutical wholesaler for human medicines who can act as a third party on behalf of the Agency for the UK storage and distribution of the Agency's vaccines, other medicines and associated medical products (ownership remains with the UKHSA). We expect to conduct a tender exercise in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 within the next twelve months. The purpose of this market engagement is to gather information to: help define the service specification for the requirement help provide a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirement; understand the capacity of the market to deliver and possible risks involved; inform value for money considerations undertaken by the Authority provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions, raise queries and any issues to be addressed at an early stage; inform potential delivery timescales inform our decision on the route to market. No decision has been taken on the route to market for this opportunity. The Authority reserves the right to alter its route to market and may not proceed to tender this opportunity. The Authority reserves the right to make the final decision on the route to market following a review of the responses to this engagement which will consider feedback received in relation to the opportunity. This Market Engagement is separate to any later procurement exercise. The Authority will not use this Market Engagement to inform the suitability of any future potential supplier. However, we strongly advise anyone who has an interest in being considered as a potential supplier should engage with this exercise. Any information shared may be subject to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) or Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be released unless an exemption or exception applies under the relevant legislation. Should your organisation be interested in this opportunity, please respond by 3.00pm on Thursday 28th September using the attachment provided and return via email to Logisticsandto@ukhsa.gov.uk with subject title "Market Engagement for Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Products" https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000001TUQW/3vdcnnQPEV7gL_vVt6X2NDm6Rz.6ddVZuPrauJTKSJ0

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0970f6e-be11-445d-8847-b6af24f00b8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7f2e0f-8d01-4298-91cf-71b97423c0e9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42965100 - Warehouse management system

42965110 - Depot system

48430000 - Inventory management software package

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

63122000 - Warehousing services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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