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title: "Exotic antivenoms for NHS for emergency use"
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# Exotic antivenoms for NHS for emergency use

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63be7682-9db5-4b07-be4f-40828b2ebe0d

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "Exotic antivenoms for NHS for emergency use" is managed by Public Health England (PHE), located in London, England. This initiative falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category and is in the Award stage. It began on 1st April 2021 and is contracted to end on 31st March 2023. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, responding to an urgent need for 24 highly specialist exotic antivenoms used for emergencies in the NHS across the UK.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supply sectors, particularly those specialising in antivenoms. Companies capable of supplying these exotic antivenoms will be well-positioned to engage with PHE, especially since the contract involves direct communication with suppliers regarding pricing and availability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, given the tender's approach to sourcing from multiple national and international suppliers.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is responsible for the provision of public health stocks of exotic antivenoms for NHS emergency use in the UK. The antivenoms are used in the event of someone being bitten or stung by an exotic venomous animal. This requirement is to source 24 different highly specialist exotic antivenoms from national and international Suppliers. As there are 11 different suppliers for this purchase, each of whom supplies a very small volume of antivenoms, Public Health England will communicate with suppliers and place orders following an exchange of e-mails with the supplier to confirm price per dose, shelf life and delivery timescales. The UK hub sites based across the country are required to hold specified minimum volume on likely treatment dosage. This allows delivery to be made within 5 hours (best endeavours) from when the request is received to any hospital location within the UK. This contract is being awarded under Reg 32(2)(b)(ii). The total contract value specified per supplier cannot be confirmed, as this is dependant on different expiry date of stocks held across various sites across UK. Additionally, the selection of each antivenom will be based on the opinion of the Advisory Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804dc2e-1dc7-4c09-93ab-9b7d898d3318 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,173 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL; HAFFKINE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL; INSTITUTO BUTANTAN; INSTITUTO CLODOMIRO PICADO UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA; MICROPHARM; NATIONAL ANTIVENOM AND VACCINE PRODUCTION CENTRE; QUEEN SAOVABHA MEMORIAL INSTITUTE; RAZI VACCINE & SERUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE; SEQIRUS; SERB-LABO; SOUTH AFRICAN VACCINE PRODUCERS (SAVP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804dc2e-1dc7-4c09-93ab-9b7d898d3318

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804dc2e-1dc7-4c09-93ab-9b7d898d3318
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c556f632-e7f8-49bb-9b52-42ea9aed206b
  ECM_8246 - PO terms and conditions.ND

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