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Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection

Department of Health and Social Care

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22 Dec 2020 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a public procurement for the supply of Hydrocortisone Injection, specifically for hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100mg powder for solution for injection vials. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is essential for meeting urgent healthcare needs. The procurement method is an open procedure, accelerated due to the urgency created by the Covid-19 outbreak. Key dates include a tender deadline of 29 December 2020 and a contract period starting on 15 February 2021, concluding on 30 June 2021. The total estimated value of this procurement is £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those focused on the production and distribution of injectable medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to fulfil large volume orders, such as the approximately 450,000 vials required, would be especially well-suited to compete. Given the accelerated nature of the procurement process, businesses should act swiftly to position themselves for potential growth through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for a contract(s) for the supply of hydrocortisone injection. This procurement exercise may result in one or more contracts for the provision of hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100mg powder for solution for injection vials or hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials. The approximate volumes required by the Authority are up to 450,000 vials. Deliveries will be required no later than 30 June 2021, with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 4 months. The award of lots is not appropriate to this procurement as the requirement is for specific medicines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2fa16da-9b11-43db-b1d8-853eea0e2374
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d35b04e-47ff-4df5-8961-bcefdbff2008
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 months
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
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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