Tender

Contract for the supply of European viper antivenom

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2020 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Planning

07 Oct 2019 at 11:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently undertaking a tender for the supply of European viper antivenom, aimed at treating individuals bitten by the common European adder (vipera berus). This procurement falls under the goods category, classified as vaccines, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 12th May 2020, with the contract period commencing from 1st May 2021 and lasting until 31st May 2025, including options for extensions. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from eligible suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those producing vaccines or antivenoms. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this tender are likely to have experience in the healthcare sector and the capability to supply specific medical products. The requirement for up to 1,380 doses over the contract term suggests that suppliers with robust manufacturing and distribution networks will be particularly attractive to the contracting authority, enabling them to scale operations in response to demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of European viper antivenom

Notice Description

The provision of European viper antivenom, for the treatment of individuals bitten by the vipera berus (common European adder), deliveries will be required over a period of 1 year, with the option to extend on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion. The contracting authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension, to be up to 1,380 doses of antivenom. The awarding of lots is not appropriate to this procurement due to the nature of the product involved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb2851b-07f2-44d9-ba01-caa339f749eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
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
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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