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title: "Contract for the supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids under a Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# Contract for the supply of Antibiotics and IV Fluids under a Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d63d44a0-a5a5-4a23-810a-761f1874b5f6

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for the supply of antibiotics and intravenous fluids under a Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls within the pharmaceutical products industry and is located in England, specifically at the address 2nd Floor, Rutland House, Runcorn, WA7 2ES. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2021 and will conclude on 30th April 2022. This tender followed a selective procurement method, utilising call-offs from the established dynamic purchasing system, with the relevant tender period concluding on 4th November 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical products. Companies that can supply antibiotics and IV fluids may find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with the public sector and enhance their market presence. As the DHSC seeks to maintain a stockpile of essential medical supplies, suppliers equipped to meet diverse product requirements will be well-positioned to compete in this dynamic purchasing environment.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) agreement and this award notice confirms the completion of Round 5 call-offs. The DPS will be used to maintain a stockpile of various antibiotics and intravenous fluids with each specific individual call-off exercise confirming the final product(s) requirements and product volumes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7fcd9-a2b2-4f39-adc9-eb8a488ac62f |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,106,427 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BOWMED IBISQUS; FRESENIUS KABI; HEALTHCARE PHARMA; KENT PHARMA; RANBAXY; SANDOZ; STRANDHAVEN LTD T/A SOMEX PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7fcd9-a2b2-4f39-adc9-eb8a488ac62f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7fcd9-a2b2-4f39-adc9-eb8a488ac62f
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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  CofC CM_EMI_15_5642_5 Sandoz Redacted
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