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 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, with the title "Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection" in the pharmaceutical products industry category. This procurement is located in the UK and is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th December 2021. The contract, valued at £400,000, is part of an open procedure, necessitated by an urgent need for sodium chloride due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination efforts, with deliveries expected in 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of pharmaceutical products, particularly those focused on healthcare and medical supplies. Businesses that provide injection solutions or related pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to participate, especially those capable of meeting stringent quality, delivery timelines, and social value criteria specified in the tender. Companies looking to bolster their involvement in government contracts, particularly in the healthcare sector, may find this opportunity advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for a contract(s) for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Sodium Chloride 0.9% for injection to be used in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Deliveries will be required in 2022.

Options: The contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03004a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030931-2021
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified
Contact Email
chantal.jockel@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified

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

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