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title: "CCDB17A01 - Provision of Certified Drug Reference Standards Contract"
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# CCDB17A01 - Provision of Certified Drug Reference Standards Contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daec2405-4be8-432a-b355-432a408923d0

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Certified Drug Reference Standards Contract" with a focus on pharmaceutical products. The procurement process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £15,000, which will cover the provision of seven different Certified Drug Reference Standards. The contract period began on 22 June 2017 and will extend until 22 November 2017. This tender was published on 5 June 2017 and initially closed for bids on 19 June 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically those capable of supplying certified drug reference standards. Businesses looking to participate should ensure they are registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, as only registered suppliers can bid. The nature of this procurement could foster significant growth for suppliers able to demonstrate compliance with the necessary quality standards and delivery expectations as set by the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

Potential Providers are asked to provide prices for a set of seven (7) different Certified Drug Reference Standards, as identified in Annex 1 - List of CDRS. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eede0e-e21e-4a65-ac1d-6699a7c37414 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2017 - 22 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eede0e-e21e-4a65-ac1d-6699a7c37414
- 28 Jun 2017 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eede0e-e21e-4a65-ac1d-6699a7c37414
- 28 Jun 2017 at 12:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9168f64d-1734-4130-bef9-1931cc078a58
- 5 Jun 2017 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9168f64d-1734-4130-bef9-1931cc078a58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eede0e-e21e-4a65-ac1d-6699a7c37414
  16th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9168f64d-1734-4130-bef9-1931cc078a58
  28th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/123255d8-ae17-44e5-8769-cb96a9b89594
  Annex 1 - CDRS List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08f14d0e-1990-44fe-9b82-a972f4a9c9ea
  Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d0c1084-0a70-4526-8b99-c38963926dda
  Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0426600-05db-4e2b-897f-a6720de2d540
  Appendix D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/698c2deb-43e6-4bb4-a628-bf63e192136e
  Appendix E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5721ee46-e39a-474f-aee1-7493dac39edc
  Appendix F - part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1940f6f0-fe1e-46ab-adc3-22378ccc6e29
  Appendix F - part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1dc28c5-e3e6-470c-9d1e-a0995f28473d
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0abe29e8-88f6-45b6-8716-7c2817c4cb09
  Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d53d5a75-8015-4328-b6aa-7374b3d8c0c4
  Redacted Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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