Supply of Liquid Hygiene Products for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme

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NHS Supply Chain awarded a contract to B.

Braun Medical Limited, Deb Limited, Diversey Limited, Ecolab Limited, and Bio Technics Limited for the supply of liquid hygiene products under the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP).

The contract covers alcohol hand rub (350-600 ml), liquid hand soap (800-1,200 ml), and concentrated detergent (1-5 L) for distribution to Public Health England and the UK Devolved Administrations (Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak or other health-related emergency.

The products are part of a suite for treating patients in healthcare settings during such emergencies, with approximate volumes required on a just-in-time basis at DHL or other nominated depots: 124,276 litres of alcohol hand rub, 91,003 litres of liquid hand soap, and 47,885 litres of concentrated detergent.

The framework agreement is for a period of 48 months, with a contract value of AUD 1,000,000.