--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT" published: "2019-01-14" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6e2aaf4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antibiotics and IV fluids, conducted by the Commercial Medicines Unit, located in Runcorn, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically various medicinal products, and employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to end on 30th June 2026, with the DPS valid for ten years, allowing for an annual stockpile of 8 to 10 million treatment courses, subject to potential adjustments based on clinical guidance and population changes. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen to engage in long-term contracts for essential healthcare products. Companies capable of supplying a diverse range of antibiotics and IV fluids, and those willing to comply with the dynamic and evolving demands of healthcare providers, will find this tender particularly advantageous as it facilitates ongoing supply contracts through call-off processes. ## Notice The establishment of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to allow for the purchase and stockpile of Antibiotics and IV Fluids for the treatment of influenza related secondary bacterial infections. Note that the DPS arrangement shall be valid for a period of 10 years.The Contracting Authority intends to use the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to maintain a stockpile of products totalling between 8m to 10m treatment courses per annum. The Authority reserves the right to amend the volume of treatment courses over the life span of the DPS to reflect the latest clinical guidance and changes in population headcount. This notice shall result with the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System allowing call off tenders to be requested for a range of specific products. Offerors may bid for more than one product type listed. Additional information: The ITO documents are the first issued under the DPS - CM_EMI_15_5471. All qualified suppliers on the DPS had been invited to submit offers. Please note that within the ITO zip folder; Document no.5_Offer schedule has been split into two documents due to the size of the document and restrictions for uploading to Contracts Finder. Due to a change of e-tendering portal the authority is publishing the corrigendum to advise suppliers of: the new e-tendering portal address, reference to Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) has been updated to reflect theterminology used in the new portal i.e. selection questionnaire (SQ). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT | | 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 | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | B BRAUN MEDICAL; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; SANDOZ | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33690000 - Various medicinal products ## Release History - 14 Jan 2019 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 - 4 May 2018 at 08:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 - 1 Dec 2017 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 - 1 Dec 2017 at 08:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 - 30 Nov 2017 at 10:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72bc43f-497e-43f6-b3d6-ebf1d78105f1 - 31 Jan 2017 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72bc43f-497e-43f6-b3d6-ebf1d78105f1 - 30 Jan 2017 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72bc43f-497e-43f6-b3d6-ebf1d78105f1 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b4a4bd-64f1-49cb-aaf3-a3d89aa4ed01 14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72bc43f-497e-43f6-b3d6-ebf1d78105f1 30th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5f00ff9-bc7a-456e-80c0-311291d00cd8 Copy published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12207e00-e674-4783-8776-b4816855bf6f PQQ documents for DPS for supply of antibiotics and IV fluids - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02242846-5711-474b-91c1-2538a2ecd91b ITO documents for Antibiotics and IV fluids for DPS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d68c7c3e-ec3c-40b3-a9c2-d653d6f79f20 Copy published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8373fbe9-0d91-4e6e-b845-2cfbddde742d PQQ documents for DPS for supply of antibiotics and IV fluids - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b82e474-d296-4e1b-b6c7-3cb616c3e929 ITO documents for Antibiotics and IV fluids for DPS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a82213c-ecbd-4523-9bbb-935d21e70b23 Copy published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceeb992a-70cf-4eb3-b40c-899957977343 PQQ documents for DPS for supply of antibiotics and IV fluids - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be24d83c-0858-4ad3-b069-2bcac588da3e ITO documents for Antibiotics and IV fluids for DPS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2be9948d-eff6-45aa-9ddd-fc6e6d38000c Copy published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a93fdc21-63fd-4447-baae-fb366566042d PQQ documents for DPS for supply of antibiotics and IV fluids - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57338969-0da5-4837-b5a9-b86a3888385b ITO documents for Antibiotics and IV fluids for DPS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7082921f-01cb-4086-8119-d8392bd7545d Published corrigendum - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cedc60a3-04a7-483e-815d-9dfadca4b33c Copy published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1eedba11-ec36-45af-bfff-f7e336871534 PQQ documents for DPS for supply of antibiotics and IV fluids - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a1c03a0-de96-4b0f-9c35-3ca37e7bb769 ITO documents for Antibiotics and IV fluids for DPS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74088ead-781c-4f91-8699-2e1ebaded85e Award documents CM/EMI/15/5462/1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1971d8de-24c7-40ad-9285-6665423ccd8b Award documents CM/EMI/15/5462/1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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