Planning

Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 07:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 09:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets." This tender is intended to secure a supplier capable of providing a reliable supply chain for chlorine disinfectant combination tablets, critical for any future national pandemic or public health emergencies in the UK. The procurement contact point is facilitated by the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, stationed in Sheffield. Potential suppliers should note the market engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on the 30th of September 2025, with future notice anticipated by the 1st of December 2025. The procurement method focuses on direct agreement with a supplier, operating independently of the current Chlorine Framework, ensuring an effective emergency response.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing and supply, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale production and distribution of chlorine tablets under emergency conditions. Ideal competitors will be companies that own and operate their production facilities and can demonstrate a high capacity for rapid and large-scale production along with robust supply chain capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable, thus broadening the scope for diverse business engagement. This project not only promises the potential for substantial business growth but also contributes to national resilience strategies by prioritising supply continuity during crises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets

Notice Description

The Authority is exploring the potential to establish a direct contractual arrangement with a chlorine tablet supplier. 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 would be required to hold sufficient raw materials (NaDCC) and packaging components to enable production of circa. 9-30 million chlorine tablets ("materials"). *This volume range is an estimate only and subject to final confirmation at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The arrangement would operate 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 may range between 9-30 million chlorine tablet's worth of raw materials and packaging. This stockholding volume is indicative and subject to confirmation at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage; * 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 3 million 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. Important Notes * This is a Pre-Market Engagement notice only and not a call for competition. * Participation in this PME does not guarantee access to future tender documentation or award. * Final details and volumes will be confirmed at the ITT stage.

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/053738-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24311900 - Chlorine

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

Contact Name
Natalia Armusiewicz
Contact Email
facilitiesandofficesolutionssupport@supplychain.nhs.uk, natalia.armusiewicz1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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