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Tender for the provision of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Associated Products

PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS

Estimated Value

£38,000,000 – £0

Deadline

17 June 2026

Published

10 June 2026

Type

services

SME SuitableGBCPV: 85200000

Overview

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangements for the supply and support of veterinary pharmaceutical products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. This Expression of Interest (EOI) relates to a forthcoming procurement for veterinary pharmaceutical products, consumables, pet foods and associated support products.

The procurement is intended to establish contractual arrangements with suitably qualified suppliers capable of supporting PDSA's national clinical operations. This EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in the manufacture, supply, distribution, or authorised marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals within regulated UK supply environments.

PDSA is seeking suppliers capable of supporting one or more categories of veterinary pharmaceutical products. Suppliers may express interest in individual product groups, therapeutic categories, or broader portfolio arrangements.

Contact & helpdesk

Register interest by contacting tenders@pdsa.org.uk, quoting "Veterinary Pharmaceutical Supply - EOI" in the subject line.

Additional details

PDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: • Holding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) relevant Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licences, marketing authorisations, manufacturing authorisations, wholesale dealer authorisations, or equivalent regulatory approvals; • Experience of operating within regulated and audited pharmaceutical supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and compliance arrangements; • The ability to maintain continuity of supply, manage shortages proactively, and support robust forecasting and supply planning arrangements across the PDSA's entire veterinary healthcare organisation. • Transparent and sustainable commercial models appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; • A demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA's values and statutory obligations; • The ability to support collaborative supplier relationships, including product stewardship, supply continuity planning, and management of product lifecycle changes. This EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational capability to deliver the products and services described.

A full Invitation to Tender, including detailed requirements, product specifications, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.

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The PDSA (a major UK animal charity) is looking for suppliers to provide veterinary medicines, pet food, and related products to their network of Pet Hospitals across the UK. This is an early 'Expression of Interest' stage — they're inviting capable suppliers to register, and only those who meet strict regulatory and operational standards will be invited to bid properly later.

Requirements

  • Hold appropriate regulatory authorisations from the UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), including manufacturing licences, wholesale dealer licences, or marketing authorisations as applicable
  • Proven experience operating within regulated and audited pharmaceutical supply chains
  • Established quality assurance, governance, pharmacovigilance, and compliance systems
  • Ability to guarantee continuous supply across PDSA's entire UK network and manage product shortages proactively
  • Robust forecasting and supply planning capabilities
  • Transparent and sustainable commercial pricing models appropriate to a national charity
  • Commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices aligned with PDSA values
  • Ability to support product stewardship, supply continuity planning, and management of product lifecycle changes
  • Demonstrable experience in manufacture, supply, distribution, or authorised marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals in regulated UK environments

Key Tasks & Deliverables

  • Supply veterinary pharmaceutical products to PDSA Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the UK
  • Supply consumables and associated support products (nature to be detailed in full tender)
  • Supply pet foods and nutritional products (specific ranges to be detailed later)
  • Maintain continuous supply and manage shortage situations proactively across the entire PDSA network
  • Provide product stewardship support and manage product lifecycle changes
  • Support PDSA's forecasting and supply planning arrangements
  • Ensure all supply chain activities comply with VMD regulations and quality standards

How to Read This Tender

  • 1This is an 'Expression of Interest' (EOI), not a full tender yet. You're being asked to show interest and capability now; the detailed specification, pricing requirements, and evaluation criteria come later in an 'Invitation to Tender' (ITT). Don't expect to quote prices or detailed costs at this stage.
  • 2Regulatory standing is the gatekeeper — if you don't hold VMD licences or equivalent authorisations, don't apply. PDSA makes clear this EOI is 'not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing.' Check your current licences before registering.
  • 3PDSA is a charity with public accountability, so they'll scrutinise your commercial practices and ethics closely. This isn't purely transactional; they want partners who align with animal welfare values and can justify pricing and practices to stakeholders.
  • 4You can bid for specific product groups or categories, or for a broader portfolio. If you only supply certain veterinary medicines or pet food lines, you don't have to bid for everything — register interest in what you can genuinely support.
  • 5Note the language about 'collaborative supplier relationships' and 'supply continuity planning' — PDSA wants ongoing partnership, not one-off supply. Be prepared to discuss how you'd work with them long-term, including handling shortages and product changes.

Tips for Small Businesses

  • Register interest early and clearly. Email tenders@pdsa.org.uk with 'Veterinary Pharmaceutical Supply - EOI' in the subject line. Registration is free and low-risk; it gets you on the list for the full ITT without commitment. However, note that registration doesn't guarantee you'll be invited to tender — PDSA will pre-qualify based on regulatory capability.
  • If you're a smaller supplier, consider a consortium approach. Partner with a larger distributor or manufacturer to strengthen your regulatory standing and supply chain capacity. Many SMEs in pharma supply win contracts by joining forces with a lead bidder who holds the primary VMD licence.
  • Prepare your regulatory evidence and quality documentation now. When the full ITT arrives, PDSA will want to see your VMD licences, audit certificates (ISO 9001 or equivalent), pharmacovigilance procedures, and supply chain maps. SMEs often lose out by scrambling to compile this late — get it organised and keep it up to date.

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PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS
Typepublic body
Total contracts1
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Published

10 June 2026

Submission deadline

17 June 2026

Notice type

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