Call for information/EOI for neutralising antibodies.

This Prior Information Notice has been issued to alert the market for the possible procurement of neutralising antibodies. Suppliers should submit expressions of interest. Interested parties will be able to submit any questions regarding this PIN via Atamis. The Department welcomes discussions with interested parties on areas of interest including, (but not limited to): - provision of a value for money solution for the UK tax payer; - creating mechanisms (including but not limited to agreements) to secure long-term, guaranteed supply contracts with 'step-in' rights in the event of future pandemics. For further information or any enquiries on the above please contact amjad.kazmi@dhsc.gov.uk Disclaimer: This notice is for information only, and the Department reserves the right to supplement and vary the conduct of any prior engagement process. Where this occurs, the Department will act transparently and treat all interested parties who have expressed an interest equally. The Department reserves the right to discontinue the proposed tendering process and not award the contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the Department's requirements, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the Department's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The Department reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Department to commence with any competitive tender process. The Department is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing any interest in participating in the market engagement exercise advertised in this notice.