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title: "Supportive Medicine - Propofol 1g/50ml (emulsion for infusion vials) for ITU"
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# Supportive Medicine - Propofol 1g/50ml (emulsion for infusion vials) for ITU

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73dcc60e-abc0-49f8-8edd-79c5f33443da

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently conducting an open tender process for the supply of Propofol 1g/50ml (emulsion for infusion vials), aimed at enhancing stockpiles for Covid-19 preparedness. The procurement is categorised under pharmaceutical products, with a total contract value of £690,000, and an estimated minimum value of £450,000. The tender period ends on 27 January 2022, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 8 March 2022 and run until 7 March 2023. The delivery address is located in London with the postcode SW1H 0EU, ensuring a streamlined supply for the NHS. This accelerated procurement is critical due to potential stock shortages amidst heightened global demand.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of supplying essential medical products quickly and reliably. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring that their ability to maintain regular NHS supplies is not compromised. Companies focused on pharmaceutical logistics, manufacturing, and distribution will find this tender particularly relevant as it addresses immediate and critical healthcare needs in the face of ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for the supply of ITU Medicines for Covid-19 preparedness. The Authority seeks to top up the stockpile holdings of Propofol 1g/ 50 ml emulsion for infusion vial (ITU) in preparation for further waves of Covid 19 in Spring 2022. Offers must not detrimentally impact the Offeror's ability to maintain business as usual supplies to the NHS. The Contracting Authority intends to use the Department of Health & Social Care Atamis eTendering system to manage the tender. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Select 'Opportunities' and then select the 'Supportive Medicine - Propofol 1g/50ml (emulsion for infusion vials) for ITU'. A document that sets out the process can be selected from the Opportunity at the 'View Documents' area. If you wish to register an interest, if you have not done so already, register your organisation as a supplier from here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, press the 'Register Interest' to log in and register your interest. Once you have registered your interest, you may submit clarification requests. Correspondence must be through Atamis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925d745a-9b94-4daa-8d71-d0f1c214fd9b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2022 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £690,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925d745a-9b94-4daa-8d71-d0f1c214fd9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925d745a-9b94-4daa-8d71-d0f1c214fd9b
  13th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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