Supplier Managed Inventory - Chlorine Tablets
Description: The purpose of the contract is to ensure a resilient and prioritised supply of chlorine disinfectant combination tablets with detergent 1.7g NaDCC in the event of a national pandemic or public health emergency. As part of this arrangement, the supplier will be required to hold sufficient raw materials (NaDCC) and packaging components to enable production of the volume of additional stockholding for the Authority at 22,723,800 chlorine tablets ("materials"). The arrangement operates independently of the Authority's existing Chlorine Framework [2024/S 000-039165] and must ensure timely delivery continuity in the event of a national pandemic or public health emergency conditions, including those resulting in UK border closures ("emergency conditions"). Indicative Requirement 1. Direct Agreement with a Supplier The Authority intends to enter into a direct contractual agreement with a (read more...)
Summary: The public procurement process initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) is aimed at securing a Supplier Managed Inventory of chlorine tablets to maintain a resilient and prioritised supply during national pandemics or public health emergencies. The procuring entity, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, operates on behalf of SCCL from Sheffield. The tender focuses on categories including chlorine, stock-control services, and warehouse management systems. The procurement is at the tender update stage, with essential deadlines for enquiries on 20th July 2026 and tender submission by 22nd July 2026. The project is part of services procurement, with an open procedure procurement method and bids being submitted electronically. The contract, valued at approximately £10,210,000, is scheduled to commence on 9th September 2026 and potentially extend until September 2031, being initially set for three years with a possible two-year extension.