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Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 08:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 10:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) is aimed at securing a Supplier Managed Inventory of chlorine tablets to maintain a resilient and prioritised supply during national pandemics or public health emergencies. The procuring entity, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, operates on behalf of SCCL from Sheffield. The tender focuses on categories including chlorine, stock-control services, and warehouse management systems. The procurement is at the tender update stage, with essential deadlines for enquiries on 20th July 2026 and tender submission by 22nd July 2026. The project is part of services procurement, with an open procedure procurement method and bids being submitted electronically. The contract, valued at approximately £10,210,000, is scheduled to commence on 9th September 2026 and potentially extend until September 2031, being initially set for three years with a possible two-year extension.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses capable of supplying and managing chlorine tablet inventories efficiently, particularly those with existing production capabilities within the UK. Companies that own and operate their manufacturing machinery and can demonstrate rapid and reliable delivery under emergency conditions stand to benefit significantly. The contracting process prioritises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses can leverage this opportunity for growth by ensuring continuous supply and fulfilling stringent weekly delivery demands, even under border-closed scenarios, which are detailed requirements of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to ensure a resilient and prioritised supply of chlorine disinfectant combination tablets with detergent 1.7g NaDCC in the event of a national pandemic or public health emergency. As part of this arrangement, the supplier will be required to hold sufficient raw materials (NaDCC) and packaging components to enable production of the volume of additional stockholding for the Authority at 22,723,800 chlorine tablets ("materials"). The arrangement operates independently of the Authority's existing Chlorine Framework [2024/S 000-039165] and must ensure timely delivery continuity in the event of a national pandemic or public health emergency conditions, including those resulting in UK border closures ("emergency conditions"). Indicative Requirement 1. Direct Agreement with a Supplier The Authority intends to enter into a direct contractual agreement with a chlorine tablet supplier. To be considered, a supplier must: * Own and operate the production machinery used to manufacture the tablets; * Be able to produce and supply chlorine tablets at scale and on demand; * The supplier must demonstrate the ability to deliver orders reliably and without delay on a weekly basis to locations within the UK in emergency conditions, including when UK borders may be closed. 2. Emergency Stockholding Requirements As part of the arrangement, * The supplier would be required to hold and maintain stock of raw materials (specifically including NaDCC - Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate) and all necessary packaging components; * Stock must be held specifically for the Authority, clearly designated for its use in the emergency conditions; * The volume of additional stockholding for the Authority is 22,723,800. * All stock must be held physically at the suppliers own controlled facility; * Materials must not be in transit, at unaffiliated third-party warehouses, or held under consignment arrangements; and * The supplier must retain full ownership and control over these materials and components. 3. Emergency Supply and Delivery Capability The supplier must demonstrate the capacity to: * Deliver chlorine tablets on a weekly basis, without delay to a specified UK depot as instructed by the Authority; * Maintain delivery capability in border-closed or restricted scenarios; and * Have the capability to produce and supply approximately 2,723,800. tablets per week under emergency conditions. *This is an estimated volume and not a guaranteed commitment. 4. Contractual Positioning and Priority Access This contractual agreement will operate outside of the Authority's existing Chlorine Framework. The Authority must be granted priority access to the materials during any pandemic or emergency conditions period. The supplier will be expected to sustain continuous supply of the chlorine tablets to the Authority for the full duration of the emergency conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Original 3 year contract could potentially be extended by 2 years.

Planning Information

We encourage all interested parties to respond to Project_1636 - Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets via SQ - SQ_610 which can be accessed via this link https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/. We will arrange a suitable time to schedule a call to discuss.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054917-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

24311900 - Chlorine

42965100 - Warehouse management system

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,210,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,210,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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