Tender

Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity involves the supply of Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency. This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in Reading, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 December 2021 at 1:00 PM GMT. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which has been accelerated due to urgent requirements related to the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of pharmaceutical goods. Companies that specialise in medical supplies and have the capability to meet expedited delivery requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ongoing demand for essential healthcare products, driven by the pandemic, further enhances the potential for growth and sustained engagement within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection

Notice Description

The provision of Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection. This Contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 3 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de74d416-7500-41c9-b96e-df8cd943e4c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03050a3-c70d-492f-97b5-1b7626d45238
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH 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
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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