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title: "Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system"
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# Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54192cee-3b6a-40f0-a301-a34444ec47a6

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## Summary

The Department of Health has completed a tender process for the "Contract for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids under a dynamic purchasing system". This procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products, is set in the United Kingdom, specifically addressing needs across various regions including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The contract period runs from 19 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, following a planning phase that concluded with a tender deadline on 18 December 2017. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach via call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £1,075,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in the supply of medical products such as antibiotics and intravenous fluids. Companies of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria, are well-positioned to compete. The dynamic purchasing system allows suppliers to respond to specific needs as they arise, making it a flexible opportunity for businesses keen to establish relationships with the health sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and this award notice confirms the completion of the third call off competition (round 2). The DPS will be used to maintain a stockpile of various antibiotic and IV products with each individual call off confirming product types and volumes. This is linked to the original DPS notice, link to notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51240773-1653-4f25-b8f9-215ddf3f07ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,000 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACTAVIS; FRESENIUS KABI; SANDOZ; STRANDHAVEN LTD T/A SOMEX PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 11:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51240773-1653-4f25-b8f9-215ddf3f07ba
- 3 May 2018 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51240773-1653-4f25-b8f9-215ddf3f07ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51240773-1653-4f25-b8f9-215ddf3f07ba
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bbf4fa2-0aa2-40b0-817d-7eaa12e831db
  Award documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01

## Provenance

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