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title: "Provision of exotic antivenoms"
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# Provision of exotic antivenoms

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f2f4283-6bf5-4064-8845-f1acf90f8b39

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of exotic antivenoms, essential for emergency treatment against venomous animal bites. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a contract value of £51,000. The contract period began on 3rd March 2020 and will last until 31st March 2021, with the opportunity for a 12-month extension. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action, as the process relates to a critical supply need positioned within the overall public health framework across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those with expertise in antivenoms. Businesses capable of meeting high-quality pharmaceutical standards and possessing the ability to respond to urgent public health needs could find a competitive edge in future procurements. Engaging with Public Health England could facilitate expanded business collaborations, ensuring that vital medical supplies such as exotic antivenoms remain readily available both within the UK and its overseas territories.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is responsible for the central provision of exotic antivenoms in the UK, having received advice on the types of antivenoms to be held from an independent Expert Advisory Group on antivenoms. To meet current requirements, PHE has awarded the contract to Instituto Clodomiro Picado, a research unit of the Universidad de Costa Rica. The awarded contract is PHE wide for a period of 1 year with one possible extensions of 12 month. Exotic antivenoms provide an emergency treatment for potentially fatal bites or stings from non-indigenous venomous animals held in the UK. The purchase of exotic antivenoms is business critical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3c7ac-e907-4efd-951b-50049bcdc813 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLODOMIRO PICADO RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3c7ac-e907-4efd-951b-50049bcdc813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3c7ac-e907-4efd-951b-50049bcdc813
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  General information about PHE

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