Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c08-134e-72eb-be5e-84a11956a5ee/the-provision-of-a-contract-for-the-supply-of-first-aid-and-medical-kits-and-vac

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# The provision of a contract for the supply of first AID and medical KITS and vaccinations for FCO posts overseas

[Foreign & Commonwealth Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-office)

Estimated value

£450,000

Published

22 Mar 2018

Deadline

Closed

28 Nov 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The supply of vaccines, pharmaceutical, medical supplies to FCO clinics in Islamabad, Nairobi and New Delhi and the supply of first aid kits to all 270 FCO posts in 170 countries. All first aid kits should be BS8599 standard so they are complaint with the First Aid Act 1981. On occasion there may be a need to purchase Potassium Iodate supplies as determined by Department of Health policy. This will be an occasional requirement and not a regular purchase.

The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.

## CPV classification

Medical kits

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4f22f220-656d-4ad9-8f87-814e10f61681)

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