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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of antidote and antibiotics"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of antidote and antibiotics

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e73af933-5472-4a49-bcd3-d3f3a9454c1a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of antidotes and antibiotics, with an estimated budget of £35 million. The procurement method is a selective approach through a restricted procedure, and the contract period is set to last from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2031. This opportunity is categorised under pharmaceutical products, specifically aimed at maintaining an emergency stockpile of crucial medicines. A future notice regarding this tender is scheduled for 15 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply specialized medicines such as atropine sulphate injection and oral ciprofloxacin. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement is supported within the tender's suitability criteria. Firms capable of adapting to the evolving needs of emergency healthcare supplies will find this long-term DPS advantageous for establishing ongoing governmental contracts.

## Notice

The Authority's intention is to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to purchase antidotes and antibiotics to maintain stockpile of medicines for the use in an emergency. The products to be included are atropine sulphate injection PFS, oral ciprofloxacin, ciprofloxacin solution for infusion, doxycycline capsules and potassium iodate/iodide tablets. The Authority reserves the right to add/remove products (as and when necessary). Note that the DPS arrangement shall be valid for a period of 10 years.The value included in this future opportunity is an estimate and will depend on requirements during the life of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 07:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
- 11 Feb 2021 at 11:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
- 22 Dec 2020 at 08:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
- 7 Dec 2020 at 12:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
- 27 Nov 2020 at 15:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3353786-27df-4a9e-886a-2f733651f879
  16th February 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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