Scope
Description
The contract is for the provision of essential medical goods and services for the UK Government to maintain operation at overseas missions. It covers the provision of bespoke medical kits, stable iodine and flu vaccines. The supplier shall be required to provide all the comprehensive services necessary in accordance with the regulatory standards of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Standard First Aid Kits
The FCDO requires first aid kits to ensure that we meet our obligations to staff under Health and Safety legislation for addressing minor injuries at posts in a range of environments overseas.
Bespoke Medical Kits
The FCDO requires a kitting service to ensure that we meet our requirements for delivering immediate medical treatment at posts in a range of environments overseas.
Stable Iodine
The FCDO hold a stock of stable iodine. We require a supplier to be able to store and distribute this to Hanslope Park on behalf of the FCDO, operating as a third-party logistics provider for this service.
Flu Vaccines
The FCDO requires the purchase and delivery of flu vaccines to overseas posts. This requires cold chain logistics to a range of locations around the globe.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 19 January 2029
- Possible extension to 19 January 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 December 2025
Engagement process description
Suppliers interested in participating in the Request for Information can do so by using the following link:
NOTE:
- No procurement documents are available at this stage.
- This PPN does NOT formally commence a procurement procedure.
- Responding to this PPN or participating in any engagement activity will not confer any advantage in any future procurement.
- Participation is entirely voluntary and does NOT form part of any future selection process.
- FCDO reserves the right NOT to commence a procurement, amend the approach, or change timelines based on internal or external factors.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 December 2025
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alex Ramage
Email: Alexander.Ramage@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government