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Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

Department of Health & Social Care

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection," classified under pharmaceutical products. The procurement, which was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, had a contract value of £300,000, with a minimum value set at £200,000. The tender period concluded on 22 October 2020, while the contract period started on 1 January 2021 and will run until 31 December 2021. The procurement was based in Runcorn, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing saline solutions or similar medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for competition due to the specific nature of the goods required. Engaging SMEs can help broaden the supplier base and encourage competitive pricing and innovation in the provision of medical products to the NHS.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d944cce4-f843-4132-9b00-dfede55aae0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e3e073-1015-4a8a-8906-3f178e6d37fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Kent Pharma Ltd

Further Information

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