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title: "ITU Medicine for Covid-19 preparedness."
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published: "2022-04-04"
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# ITU Medicine for Covid-19 preparedness.

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaef4b24-2da9-41da-9ce5-fd272e844b70

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, recently completed a tender for the procurement of Metaraminol 10mg/1ml solution for injection, aimed at enhancing Covid-19 preparedness. This process, classified under pharmaceutical products, was initiated through an open procurement method and officially awarded on 4th March 2022. The contract period spans from 4th March 2022 to 10th February 2023, with the tender period having ended on 14th January 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in injectable medicines. Companies that are SMEs may find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement method was tailored for smaller enterprises. This is a promising chance for relevant suppliers to establish or strengthen their relationships within the public health sector, especially as the demand for medical supplies continues in response to ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care managed the procurement on behalf of the UK Health Security Agency for the supply of Metaraminol10mg/1ml solution for injection Amp (ITU) medicines in preparations for further waves of Covid 19 in Spring 2022. The contract was awarded on the behalf of UK Health Security Agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915a1bb5-ca63-484a-8009-c746f483a2fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 10 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORBAY & SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915a1bb5-ca63-484a-8009-c746f483a2fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915a1bb5-ca63-484a-8009-c746f483a2fa
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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