--- title: "Tender for the provision of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Tender for the provision of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Associated Products Buyer: PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155b0a43-9800-4d3e-878b-e23bd83717de.json) ## Summary The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has initiated an open tender process for the provision of veterinary pharmaceuticals and associated products, aiming to enhance its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. This procurement process is under the 'Veterinary services' category, with a contract value estimated at £38,000,000. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, initiated in early June 2026, with an end date for expressions of interest set for 17th June 2026. The contract period is expected to last from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031. The initiative is particularly geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an open procedure for interested parties to participate in this significant national endeavour. This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, and distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals, especially those with a proven track record of operating within regulated UK supply environments. Organisations possessing suitable regulatory authorisations, such as VMD licences, and experience in managing pharmaceutical supply chains will be well-suited to compete. Suppliers are sought to contribute to PDSA's mission, which encompasses stringent governance, quality assurance, and compliance. Firms that can demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, ethics, and collaborative supplier relationships will find this tender aligns well with PDSA's operational values. Engaging in this process could substantially bolster a company's presence in the national veterinary services market. ## Notice The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangements for the supply and support of veterinary pharmaceutical products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. This Expression of Interest (EOI) relates to a forthcoming procurement for veterinary pharmaceutical products, consumables, pet foods and associated support products. The procurement is intended to establish contractual arrangements with suitably qualified suppliers capable of supporting PDSA's national clinical operations. This EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in the manufacture, supply, distribution, or authorised marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals within regulated UK supply environments. PDSA is seeking suppliers capable of supporting one or more categories of veterinary pharmaceutical products. Suppliers may express interest in individual product groups, therapeutic categories, or broader portfolio arrangements. PDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: * Holding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) relevant Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licences, marketing authorisations, manufacturing authorisations, wholesale dealer authorisations, or equivalent regulatory approvals; * Experience of operating within regulated and audited pharmaceutical supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and compliance arrangements; * The ability to maintain continuity of supply, manage shortages proactively, and support robust forecasting and supply planning arrangements across the PDSA's entire veterinary healthcare organisation. * Transparent and sustainable commercial models appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; * A demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA's values and statutory obligations; * The ability to support collaborative supplier relationships, including product stewardship, supply continuity planning, and management of product lifecycle changes. This EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational capability to deliver the products and services described. A full Invitation to Tender, including detailed requirements, product specifications, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Register interest by contacting tenders@pdsa.org.uk, quoting "Veterinary Pharmaceutical Supply - EOI" in the subject line. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14133fe-0a11-467a-a282-dfec7cd1711a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF2 9PQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Priorslee | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14133fe-0a11-467a-a282-dfec7cd1711a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14133fe-0a11-467a-a282-dfec7cd1711a 10th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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