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title: "Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system"
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# Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c6f1d49-1a8e-4896-8388-5c39652175b6

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## Summary

The Department of Health is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having culminated on 6th October 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1st January 2018 and end on 30th September 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,607,559 and it utilises a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the supply of antibiotics and intravenous fluids. Businesses that can meet the requirements of a dynamic purchasing system and demonstrate their capacity to maintain a consistent stock of necessary healthcare products will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Suppliers with experience in healthcare procurement and a focus on quality and compliance may find this contract particularly attractive as they seek to expand their reach in the public health market.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and this award notice confirms the completion of the second call off competition (round 1a). The DPS will be used to maintain a stockpile of various antibiotic and IV products with each individual call off confirming product types and volumes. This is linked to the original DPS notice, link to notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b14f47-6eef-403a-8250-d680eb005166 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,607,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOWMED IBISQUS; SANDOZ; WOCKHARDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b14f47-6eef-403a-8250-d680eb005166

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b14f47-6eef-403a-8250-d680eb005166
  1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f0a8beb-61a1-43ce-98d6-24da39550f64

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

## Provenance

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