Planning

Procurement for neutralising antibodies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning a procurement process for neutralising antibodies, aimed at the pharmaceutical products sector in the United Kingdom. The notice was issued on 22nd September 2021, signalling the start of the engagement phase with suppliers. Interested parties are invited to provide information regarding their products and methodologies, alongside their plans for regulatory approval in the UK and potential long-term supply solutions. The procurement is categorised as a tender process, with a future notice date also set for 22nd September 2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those focused on innovative neutralising antibody therapies for COVID-19. Businesses that can demonstrate effective solutions, clinical trial data, and compliance with regulatory standards will be well-placed to compete. Engaging with the Department during the planning stage can also open doors for collaborations aimed at delivering value for money solutions for the UK taxpayer, especially in the context of potential future pandemics.

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Notice Title

Procurement for neutralising antibodies

Notice Description

DHSC invites suppliers to provide information on neutralising antibodies and binding site, clinical trials on efficacy, safety for preventing or treating COVID-19 infection, dose&frequency, formats/routes for administering to patients, monitoring adverse affects, efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants, supply availability for 2021-2022 and future years and plans for regulatory approval in the UK, if not yet approved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department is interested in engaging with the emerging market prior to the publication of a contract notice to find innovative neutralising antibody COVID-19 therapies that could inform the specification of requirements, conditions of contract and commercial model. Further details of how suppliers may engage with the Department are included in section VI.3) (additional information) at the end of this notice. Additional information: Interested parties should submit questions via Atamis. Department welcomes discussions with interested parties on areas provision of a value for money solution for the UK tax payer;creating mechanisms for money solution for the UK tax payer; creating mechanisms (including but not limited to agreements) to secure long-term, guaranteed supply contracts with 'step-in' rights in future pandemics

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023588-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Amjad Kazmi
Contact Email
amjad.kazmi@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
TLI32 Westminster

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

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