Award of Contract for Essential Medicines Buffer Stock of Intravenous and Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract for Essential Medicines Buffer Stock of Intravenous and Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids
Awarded 13 Jun 2018
Awarded13 Jun 2018
Value£7,753,898.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 7mo ago1y 10mo term
Awarded 13 June 2018Expired 30 Mar 2020
About
The Department of Health awarded a contract to Baxter Healthcare (Holdings) Limited and B Braun Healthcare Ltd for the establishment of an Essential Medicines Buffer Stock of intravenous (IV) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluids.
The contract, valued at £7,753,898, addresses clinical gaps in the existing Essential Medicines Buffer Stockpile by ensuring these fluids are available for release into the UK supply chain during pandemics or other health emergencies.
Suppliers are required to store and rotate the stock through their normal supply chain, maintaining at least a 12-month expiry date and holding all stock within the UK.
The contract period is up to 19 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the Authority's discretion.
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Award of Contract for Essential Medicines Buffer Stock of Intravenous and Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids
Won by BAXTER HEALTHCARE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED,B Braun Healthcare Ltd · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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