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title: "Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c669713-ddde-4d12-b429-7e482bd701ea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2020-06-03"
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# Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c669713-ddde-4d12-b429-7e482bd701ea

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## Summary

The Department of Health is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic stockpile of medicines 2021," which falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period slated to begin on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. A selective procurement method will be employed, indicating that only pre-qualified suppliers will be invited to submit tenders. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding this opportunity is scheduled for release on 8th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of emergency medicines, particularly those capable of providing items such as atropine PFS and various forms of ciprofloxacin. Companies specialising in pharmaceuticals and those classified as SMEs may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement will allow them to contribute to public health initiatives while expanding their presence in the healthcare sector.

## 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 | 3 Jun 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

- 3 Jun 2020 at 06:37 - 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

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