Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of antidote and antibiotics

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Feb 2021 at 07:45

Planning

11 Feb 2021 at 11:12

Planning

22 Dec 2020 at 08:00

Planning

07 Dec 2020 at 12:20

Planning

27 Nov 2020 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antidotes and antibiotics, with an estimated budget of £35 million. The procurement method is a selective approach through a restricted procedure, and the contract period is set to last from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2031. This opportunity is categorised under pharmaceutical products, specifically aimed at maintaining an emergency stockpile of crucial medicines. A future notice regarding this tender is scheduled for 15 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply specialized medicines such as atropine sulphate injection and oral ciprofloxacin. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement is supported within the tender's suitability criteria. Firms capable of adapting to the evolving needs of emergency healthcare supplies will find this long-term DPS advantageous for establishing ongoing governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of antidote and antibiotics

Notice Description

The Authority's intention is to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to purchase antidotes and antibiotics to maintain stockpile of medicines for the use in an emergency. The products to be included are atropine sulphate injection PFS, oral ciprofloxacin, ciprofloxacin solution for infusion, doxycycline capsules and potassium iodate/iodide tablets. The Authority reserves the right to add/remove products (as and when necessary). Note that the DPS arrangement shall be valid for a period of 10 years.The value included in this future opportunity is an estimate and will depend on requirements during the life of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e73af933-5472-4a49-bcd3-d3f3a9454c1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Lynne Nichols
Contact Email
lynne.nichols@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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