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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids (Quarterly Notice)"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids (Quarterly Notice)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cd3e937-a9e3-448d-bdec-3f9a5b90f087

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids. The procurement process involved call-off contracts under a DPS, with specific awards made to various suppliers such as B. Braun Medical Limited, Bowmed Ibisqus Limited, Flynn Pharma Ltd, and Sandoz Ltd. The contract value is £6,026,571.26 GBP, with a contract period starting on 17th April 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender as the suitability criteria include preference for SMEs. The location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom, with the buying organization being the DHSC. The tender stage was categorised as an award, and the contract period allows successful suppliers to commit to providing the specified goods over the designated timeframe. Businesses in the pharmaceutical sector can leverage this contract to expand their operations and contribute to the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Quarterly Notice for call-off contracts under a dynamic purchasing system for the supply of antibiotics and intravenous fluids (call-off exercise Round 7), 01/03/23-31/05/23. Additional information: Date of award of specific contracts - Please see the dates for each contract awarded in this procurement: B. Braun Medical Limited: 10 May 2023, Bowmed Ibisqus Limited: 17 April & 19 May 2023 respectively, Flynn Pharma Ltd: 17 April 2023, Sandoz Ltd: 17 May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b547976a-baa1-4c20-9d65-550cc2bd63d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,026,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,026,571 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BOWMED IBISQUS; FLYNN PHARMA; SANDOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b547976a-baa1-4c20-9d65-550cc2bd63d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b547976a-baa1-4c20-9d65-550cc2bd63d9
  7th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1a96c17-0353-46f6-a57f-baf1d055d604
  Doc no.3_CofC CM_EMI_15_5462_7_2022 01 22 Bowmed - Co Amox 600 (Redcated)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72efa546-05f4-4473-94fc-0c3a9175e3a7
  Doc no.3_CofC CM_EMI_15_5462_7_2022 01 22 Bowmed (Redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0257d942-7215-4d89-9b75-14b874bb6a8b
  Doc no.3_CofC CM_EMI_15_5462_7_2022 01 22 B Braun (Redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/275c1783-a1bd-46bb-8bd5-199bcd3fe958
  Doc no.3_CofC CM_EMI_15_5462_7_2022 01 22 Sandoz (Redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42706c26-1cb6-4bd8-9910-8cfdc5a5eac1
  Doc no.3_CofC CM_EMI_15_5462_7_2022 01 22 Flynn (Redacted)

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