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title: "Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d944cce4-f843-4132-9b00-dfede55aae0c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection," classified under pharmaceutical products. The procurement, which was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, had a contract value of £300,000, with a minimum value set at £200,000. The tender period concluded on 22 October 2020, while the contract period started on 1 January 2021 and will run until 31 December 2021. The procurement was based in Runcorn, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing saline solutions or similar medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for competition due to the specific nature of the goods required. Engaging SMEs can help broaden the supplier base and encourage competitive pricing and innovation in the provision of medical products to the NHS.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of sodium chloride 0.9% for injection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e3e073-1015-4a8a-8906-3f178e6d37fe |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; KENT PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e3e073-1015-4a8a-8906-3f178e6d37fe
- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e3e073-1015-4a8a-8906-3f178e6d37fe
- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9688635b-6fed-4527-8773-5349a546acc2
- 1 Dec 2020 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d4dec0-10d7-46f7-823e-41f043e9d909

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e3e073-1015-4a8a-8906-3f178e6d37fe
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9688635b-6fed-4527-8773-5349a546acc2
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d4dec0-10d7-46f7-823e-41f043e9d909
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kET4/D2vpf_yyY42Mi3k4pCHIbudBoMLnZlowJMtA89c9SwM
  Published CAN_redacted CofC CM_PHV_20_12353

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