--- title: "Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2020-05-21" --- # Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ccdf902-5ae0-4e07-ba12-61238c9a0cb0.json) ## Summary The Department of Health is initiating a procurement process titled "Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021" to establish a contract for emergency medicine supplies. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in England. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2021, lasting for one year until 31st March 2022. Key documents related to this tender include a planned procurement notice published on 25th October 2019 and a tender notice available in PDF format. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply emergency medicines like atropine and ciprofloxacin. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies capable of managing public health requirements and providing quick and efficient delivery to various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Please be aware that initial indications to the market was that this opportunity would be for a framework agreement. This has now changed to a requirement for a contract to be put in place. The purpose of the procurement exercise will be intended to establish a contract for Public Health England's requirements for the stockpile of emergency medicines. This includes the provision of: atropine PFS, ciprofloxacin tablets (including 100 mg strength) ciprofloxacin suspension and ciprofloxacin injection.The duration of the contract is 1 year from April 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jun 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 21 May 2020 at 14:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 - 18 May 2020 at 14:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 - 25 Oct 2019 at 08:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 - 18 Jul 2018 at 09:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 - 19 Jan 2018 at 09:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 - 19 Jan 2018 at 09:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd44a48a-21f5-400c-88dd-1a7af1d77d42 3rd June 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e27e9e27-3473-477f-b33a-23d5af8f051f OJEU PIN_CM_EMP_15_5473 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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