--- title: "Contract for the supply of European viper antivenom" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2020-04-08" --- # Contract for the supply of European viper antivenom Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bbc913-2d7c-4104-9343-480cf6061816.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care is currently undertaking a tender for the supply of European viper antivenom, aimed at treating individuals bitten by the common European adder (vipera berus). This procurement falls under the goods category, classified as vaccines, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 12th May 2020, with the contract period commencing from 1st May 2021 and lasting until 31st May 2025, including options for extensions. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from eligible suppliers. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those producing vaccines or antivenoms. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this tender are likely to have experience in the healthcare sector and the capability to supply specific medical products. The requirement for up to 1,380 doses over the contract term suggests that suppliers with robust manufacturing and distribution networks will be particularly attractive to the contracting authority, enabling them to scale operations in response to demand. ## Notice The provision of European viper antivenom, for the treatment of individuals bitten by the vipera berus (common European adder), deliveries will be required over a period of 1 year, with the option to extend on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion. The contracting authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension, to be up to 1,380 doses of antivenom. The awarding of lots is not appropriate to this procurement due to the nature of the product involved. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb2851b-07f2-44d9-ba01-caa339f749eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2020 | | Future notice date | 5 Apr 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | 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, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651600 - Vaccines ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb2851b-07f2-44d9-ba01-caa339f749eb - 7 Oct 2019 at 11:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37c1889-5ec0-4e41-a0e8-6286cbf38b80 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb2851b-07f2-44d9-ba01-caa339f749eb 8th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37c1889-5ec0-4e41-a0e8-6286cbf38b80 7th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/695860c3-ed7f-48c7-9f76-5d9fac2d852c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8f74676-939a-4a89-8dee-6fa3f96ef407 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e9d21d9-72ea-4665-b680-4f7b75733f94 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1180d056-c56c-4d43-a880-9aa95703b9fe n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8556a78-cb6a-4281-b5d8-9e8d30447ac9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d4dd456-f1d2-4c6a-9663-3dfd7098642d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b287bbb-8554-4720-848f-53eb9283767a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cef6629d-79b0-4a7a-9c85-4e973f18516f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47c752d4-eb5b-4f73-8567-6f774b1ccba3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05cdb664-260e-4f59-a1a2-7beb6029fb5a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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