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Award

18 Feb 2019 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids under a Dynamic Purchasing System." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in London, England. The procurement process was selective, concluding a call-off competition to maintain a stockpile of essential products. The contract period runs from 1 February 2019 to 31 March 2020, and the total value of the contract is approximately £8,964,231.23. The relevant dates include the tender's end date on 26 November 2018 and the award date on 1 January 2019, with the contract award notice published on 18 February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply antibiotic and IV fluids. Companies that specialise in these areas, especially SMEs, could benefit from engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care, as they seek to expand their supplier base and ensure essential healthcare products are readily available. Potential competitors may include manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical products, aiming to fulfil the requirements set by the contracting authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids under a Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

the contracting authority has established a dynamic purchasing system and this award notice confirms the completion of the fourth (round 3 Antibiotics) and fifth (round 3a IV Fluids) call off competition. The DPS will be used to maintain a stockpile of various antibiotic and IV products with each individual call off confirming product types and volumes. This is linked to the original DPS notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b01aff4c-5e7d-44c5-b97a-9e6b9fdd47c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f19a723-fa38-4568-9e27-a2d940251eb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£8,964,231 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,964,231 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2NS
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Accord UK Ltd

BOWMED IBISQUS LIMITED

FLYNN PHARMA LIMITED

FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED

Glaxosmithkline Ltd

HAMELN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

KENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

SANDOZ LIMITED

WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED

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