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title: "Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021 CM/EMP/15/5473/662"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-923a3050-113c-476e-80c4-5edf30fe67c6"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021 CM/EMP/15/5473/662

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923a3050-113c-476e-80c4-5edf30fe67c6

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently undertaking a procurement exercise for the "Contract for the supply of strategic stockpile of medicines 2021 CM/EMP/15/5473/662," focused on pharmaceutical products, including atropine sulfate solution and ciprofloxacin tablets. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the tender period has closed as of 14 July 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2022, with delivery locations across various regions in the United Kingdom including East Midlands, London, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing essential medicines. It is a prime opportunity for businesses specialised in pharmaceuticals to expand their market reach, given the critical nature of the products involved in national health planning and emergencies.

## Notice

Procurement exercise for a contract(s) for the supply of atropine sulfate solution for injection, ciprofloxacin tablets and solution for infusion and Prussian blue (ferric hexacyanoferrate).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a40fc-0d47-41e8-b117-9e85e7b8dbf2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a40fc-0d47-41e8-b117-9e85e7b8dbf2
- 24 Nov 2020 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ce6142-3d6b-4fbc-96b3-8d9ef7e7985e
- 11 Jun 2020 at 13:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795e650-839a-4a18-9a6a-c150cdacba45
- 11 Jun 2020 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795e650-839a-4a18-9a6a-c150cdacba45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a40fc-0d47-41e8-b117-9e85e7b8dbf2
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ce6142-3d6b-4fbc-96b3-8d9ef7e7985e
  24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795e650-839a-4a18-9a6a-c150cdacba45
  11th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kAny/GhawBMooClB_XnSBOVEJvZZwSIAC1tafcaHjLwmIBsQ
  Published SQ_CM_EMP_15_5473_662
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kAo3/LE5BDFIsQo2YNSpov6DyjrOVO8aiigjdE3GNbLINXMw
  SQ evaluation approach CM_EMP_15_5473_662
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kAo8/TZNjP3QWCW5COmkEE9Y32B5j1Fz39vzxNZWvVLbb2Do
  Non Disclosure letter CM_EMP_15_5473_662
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kAoD/054omJSMAdb0YwoQPKVU25nw1guZxTcpyrG8ygxDwk4
  SQ evaluation approach CM_EMP_15_5473_662
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kAoh/JZSw1P76A898szTaspEwdB2yvJQjRKx_LnCs3mhigMw
  Published OJEU contract notice
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEKR/4..mrQUlx7FdE64SnMRM.4H5Hfj5bAjfoveaN00WK8A
  ITO_redacted docs CM_EMP_15_5473_662

## Provenance

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