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title: "Contract for the supply of prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-462fea8c-792f-4070-8041-b930cd72c910"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2019-03-26"
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# Contract for the supply of prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-462fea8c-792f-4070-8041-b930cd72c910

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## Summary

The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate)", classified under pharmaceutical products. This procurement process is at the award stage, as the contract was awarded on August 18, 2017, following an accelerated restricted procedure. The contract begins on August 21, 2017, and is set to run until July 31, 2019, with the potential for a two-year extension. The delivery of the product is required across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical companies that can provide emergency medicines, particularly prussian blue, which is critical in medical applications. Firms that specialise in pharmaceutical goods and possess the capability to meet the procurement requirements may find this an advantageous prospect to enhance their market presence and contribute to public health initiatives.

## Notice

The provision of prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate), to be used as part of the emergency medicines, stockpile. The duration of the contract is 2 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6aa8fa-b0a5-4875-bf51-abf87b46ee99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6aa8fa-b0a5-4875-bf51-abf87b46ee99
- 24 Aug 2017 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6aa8fa-b0a5-4875-bf51-abf87b46ee99
- 15 Jun 2017 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f01ae1b-7791-4a76-9b91-9ab8b64ab4b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6aa8fa-b0a5-4875-bf51-abf87b46ee99
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f01ae1b-7791-4a76-9b91-9ab8b64ab4b4
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bf803d4-045a-474c-9f41-fc4ce8b9bb92
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be112220-5254-4c59-81e1-faa42410b006
  Award documents

## Provenance

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