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DHSC: Naloxone & Alternative Opioid Antagonists - Buffer Stock Storage & Management

DHSC, London · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:15.

Opportunity overview

DHSC is conducting market engagement to understand more about the companies and services in the UK that can, or that are seeking to produce, distribute, supply and store different formulations of take-home naloxone that can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. In particular, we are looking to understand how these suppliers and manufacturers could potentially meet the future of needs of a UK Buffer Stock of Naloxone. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback via a questionnaire to better understand market capabilities, and encourage supplier engagement. Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference, you may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, submit questionnaires to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk

Classification

  • CPV33600000 — Pharmaceutical products
  • CPV33670000 — Medicinal products for the respiratory system
  • CPV33693300 — Addiction treatment

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C355337
Status
withdrawn
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
016713-2025
Description
Link to documents not visible.
Entry 2
Id
016714-2025
Description
Link to documents not visible.
Entry 3
Id
016744-2025
Description
Updated link
Entry 4
Id
016810-2025
Description
updated link

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
23 May 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
withdrawn
Has Renewal
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pharmaceutical products
Entry 2
Id
33670000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medicinal products for the respiratory system
Entry 3
Id
33693300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Addiction treatment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
029685-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
4 Jun 2025, 08:48

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
016665-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 09:34
Entry 2
Id
016713-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 11:05
Entry 3
Id
016714-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 11:06
Entry 4
Id
016744-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 11:58
Entry 5
Id
016810-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 14:46

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
9 May 2025, 23:59
Description
DHSC is conducting market engagement to understand more about the companies and services in the UK that can, or that are seeking to produce, distribute, supply and store different formulations of take-home naloxone that can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. In particular, we are looking to understand how these suppliers and manufacturers could potentially meet the future of needs of a UK Buffer Stock of Naloxone. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback via a questionnaire to better understand market capabilities, and encourage supplier engagement. Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference, you may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, submit questionnaires to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMQG-9965-CHZR
Name
DHSC, London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1H 0EU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
39 Victoria Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PMQG-9965-CHZR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Jackie Jones

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
The decision was made and supported by the appropriate Minister to cease to hold a buffer stock of take-home naloxone. This is due to the expanded access to naloxone and increased product availability.
Final Status Date
30 May 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1H 0EU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0506ad-2025-06-04T08:48:09+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·