Award

Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

18 Apr 2021 at 22:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection" for the provision of pharmaceutical products in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement process, classified under the goods category, utilised an open accelerated procedure due to the urgent need for the product. The awarding of the contract took place on 18 March 2021, and the contract period is set to expire on 11 June 2021, with a total value of £412,650. The related delivery address is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those with capabilities in producing hydrocortisone injections or similar medical products. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially those equipped to respond to urgent healthcare demands, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this space. The accelerated nature of this procurement highlights the growing need for rapid supply chains in the healthcare industry, creating a pathway for businesses to engage in vital public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded Contract for the Supply of Hydrocortisone Injection for Covid-19.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a Open accelerated procedure under the Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the supply of hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 mg powder for solution for injection vials or hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials. The contract period expires on 11 June 2021.

Options: Have the option to extend the contract for up to an additional 4 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£412,650 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Simeon Hadebe
Contact Email
simeon.hadebe@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFIZER

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