--- title: "Supply, Storage and Management of Intravenous Fluids (IV)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2023-05-22" --- # Supply, Storage and Management of Intravenous Fluids (IV) Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fa2b35b-b34b-4b41-ac36-668c2da7b800.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting tenders for the supply, storage, and management of Intravenous Fluids. The contract involves maintaining a stockpile with a minimum shelf life of 18 months, primarily for emergency use in the NHS across the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender, valued at £9.5 million GBP, has a tender period ending on 24th May 2023, and the contract is set to run from 28th July 2023 to 27th July 2025 under an open procedure. This procurement opportunity by DHSC presents a significant contract for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products. Companies capable of supplying and managing intravenous fluids efficiently for emergency healthcare situations in the UK NHS should consider participating. The contract duration, spanning two years, provides a stable revenue stream for successful bidders, offering growth opportunities within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Authority's intention in carrying out this procurement exercise is to enter into a Contract(s) for the supply, storage, and management of the Goods as a Stockpile by the Supplier, with the Supplier being responsible for rotating the stock so that the Goods in the Stockpile have a minimum agreed Shelf Life of 18 months throughout the Term. The purpose of the Stockpile is to have the Goods that are routinely used in the NHS available for release into the UK supply chain in the event of an Emergency. The Goods procured will be used in the NHS including within the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c3da-c2ad-4377-aee5-d14b29b090fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | 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 - 33692510 - Intravenous fluids ## Release History - 22 May 2023 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c3da-c2ad-4377-aee5-d14b29b090fa - 3 May 2023 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412736b7-eeb3-48e8-bb79-589b0942d537 - 24 Apr 2023 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfde87c3-c978-40f6-8510-e1a512456589 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c3da-c2ad-4377-aee5-d14b29b090fa 22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412736b7-eeb3-48e8-bb79-589b0942d537 3rd May 2023 - 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