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Supportive Medicines Phase 5a - Propofol 1g/50ml Emulsion for Infusion

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Feb 2022 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, for the supply of Propofol 1g/50ml emulsion for infusion. This contract, titled "Supportive Medicines Phase 5a," falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is based in Haydock, England. The procurement method is classified as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, necessitated by the extreme urgency brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 23rd January 2022, and involved a requirement for 375,000 vials intended for use in Intensive Treatment Units to address the looming healthcare challenges in Winter 2021/Spring 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly manufacturers and suppliers of critical healthcare products. Companies with the capacity to rapidly produce and supply pharmaceutical goods, especially under tight timelines, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders like this one. As the demand for essential medical products continues to grow amidst ongoing healthcare needs, participating firms can strategically position themselves to support public health efforts while expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Supportive Medicines Phase 5a - Propofol 1g/50ml Emulsion for Infusion

Notice Description

A requirement for the supply of 375,000 vials of Propofol 1g / 50 ml emulsion for infusion (for use in Intensive Treatment Units) in preparation for further waves of Covid 19 in Winter 2021/Spring 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the supply of 375,000 vials of Propofol 1g / 50 ml emulsion for infusion (for use in Intensive Treatment Units) in preparation for further waves of Covid 19 in Winter 2021/Spring 2022. The contract was awarded on behalf of United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Procurement Information

The Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a serious infectious respiratory disease and its consequences pose a risk to life. The Covid-19 pandemic supportive medicines stockpile was designed as a 'one off' build to target volumes of a defined range of critical products used within the intensive treatment units and end of life environments. However, developments in Winter 2021 around the Omicron variant and heightened risk perception within Government prompted activation of the 'Challenging Winter Peak' Scenario at very short notice, resulting in an urgent requirement to procure additional volumes of some critical products to avoid their complete stockout in the month of January 2022. The global stock of Propofol is limited and there are many buyers competing for the same supplies. It is imperative that security of supply is maintained for public health purposes. Due to the short delivery timeframe required to mitigate a complete stockout, the authority did not have sufficient time to comply with the standard open procedure time scales for this procurement. Accordingly, the Authority used the negotiated procedure without prior publication - Regulation 32(2)(c) - Extreme Urgency Route (i.e. direct award) permitted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) to conduct this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004568-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20224 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Simeon Hadebe
Contact Email
dhsc.covidmeds@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B. BRAUN MEDICAL

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