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title: "Contract for the supply of European Viper Antivenom"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2019-09-04"
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# Contract for the supply of European Viper Antivenom

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb657fa9-d274-4cbf-9393-3f4ff3a878e0

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is undertaking a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of European Viper Antivenom," aimed at providing antivenom for individuals bitten by the common European adder (vipera berus). This tender falls within the pharmaceutical products industry and was initiated through an open procurement method. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2018 and conclude on 30 April 2019, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The initial tender submission period ended on 9 August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in producing or supplying antivenom or related medical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing, as the contract is open to their participation. Companies capable of meeting regulatory standards for pharmaceutical goods and providing timely deliveries across a wide range of delivery locations, including the UK and overseas territories, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The provision of European viper antivenom, for the treatment of individuals bitten by vipera berus (common European adder), deliveries will be required over a period of one year, with the option to extend on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3833a180-15bf-45d5-a22d-5564ff80d427 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLYNN PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 12:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3833a180-15bf-45d5-a22d-5564ff80d427
- 30 Nov 2017 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3833a180-15bf-45d5-a22d-5564ff80d427
- 7 Jul 2017 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79b10c-aa41-463f-bc59-4216c45cd81d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3833a180-15bf-45d5-a22d-5564ff80d427
  4th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79b10c-aa41-463f-bc59-4216c45cd81d
  7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aa93102-4467-4f5b-bdc5-7059d4aaf1dc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6271d852-026a-48cd-8885-9f00b3e77b4e

## Provenance

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