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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which is based in Runcorn, England. The tender titled "Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_354_1" seeks to secure chloroquine phosphate for Covid-19 treatment trials, with an urgent delivery requirement for available stocks. The contract, valued at £180,000, is classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV code 33600000). The procurement method employed was limited, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on March 19, 2020, with the contract effective from March 20, 2020, and set to end on June 12, 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, particularly those capable of delivering anti-malarials and antiretrovirals swiftly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pharmaceutical goods are well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the urgent nature of the requirement and the focus on urgent delivery. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their market reach and establish vital partnerships within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_354_1

Notice Description

A requirement to secure chloroquine phosphate 80 mg/5 ml oral solution for trials for treatments for Covid-19. Urgent delivery required of available stocks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33769d49-9bb3-468a-9937-c300b683b2eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96aeae6b-f1c3-4b28-8bdb-7845ee3dc03f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2020 - 12 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wallace Manufacturing Chemists Ltd

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