Procurement and Management of Essential Medicines Buffer Stockpile for Department of Health
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Awarded contract
AwardedProcurement and Management of Essential Medicines Buffer Stockpile for Department of Health
Awarded 06 Jul 2015
Awarded06 Jul 2015
Value£169,000,000.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 7y 4mo ago4y term
Awarded 6 July 2015Expired 5 July 2019
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The Department of Health awarded a contract for the supply, storage, and management of a buffer stockpile of essential medicines.
The contract, valued at £169,000,000, was awarded to multiple suppliers as detailed in the attached spreadsheet.
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