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title: "Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate) 2023"
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buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate) 2023

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-500075f4-3891-482f-a316-ebd5b790ab37

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has awarded a contract for the provision of Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate) for emergency planning stockpile deployment. The contract, valued withheld, falls under the pharmaceutical products category and involves selective procurement via a Restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ended on December 22, 2022. The contract will be active from June 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with deliveries scheduled for 2023 and 2024. The procurement process was in the award stage as of March 27, 2023.

This opportunity could be of interest to businesses operating in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those experienced in supplying emergency medical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably suited for this tender, given the emphasis on SME suitability. The location for the delivery of the Prussian blue is in the United Kingdom, with detailed delivery address information available. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the pharmaceutical sector and supply essential medical products for emergency situations should consider participating in this rewarding contract opportunity.

## Notice

The provision of Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate), to be held in the emergency planning stockpile to be deployed in certain emergency situations. Deliveries will be required during 2023 and 2024. Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) as its release would be contrary to the public interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2e8478-f9ec-4d0b-80a4-f78e4113003a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNELM PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2e8478-f9ec-4d0b-80a4-f78e4113003a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2e8478-f9ec-4d0b-80a4-f78e4113003a
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f85eb0ec-8724-4cdd-8cb2-039efa95f33b
  Award docs_Prussian blue

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