Tender for the provision of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Associated Products

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.

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.

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

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.

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice