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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids

Commercial Medicines Unit

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14 Jan 2019 at 15:34

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01 Dec 2017 at 08:39

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30 Nov 2017 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids, conducted by the Commercial Medicines Unit, located in Runcorn, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically various medicinal products, and employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to end on 30th June 2026, with the DPS valid for ten years, allowing for an annual stockpile of 8 to 10 million treatment courses, subject to potential adjustments based on clinical guidance and population changes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen to engage in long-term contracts for essential healthcare products. Companies capable of supplying a diverse range of antibiotics and IV fluids, and those willing to comply with the dynamic and evolving demands of healthcare providers, will find this tender particularly advantageous as it facilitates ongoing supply contracts through call-off processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids

Notice Description

The establishment of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to allow for the purchase and stockpile of Antibiotics and IV Fluids for the treatment of influenza related secondary bacterial infections. Note that the DPS arrangement shall be valid for a period of 10 years.The Contracting Authority intends to use the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to maintain a stockpile of products totalling between 8m to 10m treatment courses per annum. The Authority reserves the right to amend the volume of treatment courses over the life span of the DPS to reflect the latest clinical guidance and changes in population headcount. This notice shall result with the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System allowing call off tenders to be requested for a range of specific products. Offerors may bid for more than one product type listed. Additional information: The ITO documents are the first issued under the DPS - CM_EMI_15_5471. All qualified suppliers on the DPS had been invited to submit offers. Please note that within the ITO zip folder; Document no.5_Offer schedule has been split into two documents due to the size of the document and restrictions for uploading to Contracts Finder. Due to a change of e-tendering portal the authority is publishing the corrigendum to advise suppliers of: the new e-tendering portal address, reference to Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) has been updated to reflect theterminology used in the new portal i.e. selection questionnaire (SQ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Commercial Medicines Unit
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
5
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Fresenius Kabi Limited

GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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