Tender

Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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15 May 2020 at 14:24

Tender

15 May 2020 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a procurement process titled "Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines." This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is active, with tenders submitted due by 29th May 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, set under emergency conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring the urgent supply of specific medicines including lopinavir/ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and azithromycin. The initial delivery period is scheduled from 15th June to 30th September 2020, with an option to extend for an additional four months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply the specified medicines and meet the urgent delivery requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The urgency of the situation and the substantial contract value of £35 million create a conducive environment for competitive bids, specifically from manufacturers and wholesalers of pharmaceuticals that can respond swiftly to demand.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for a contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines to include: lopinavir/ritonavir- tablets or oral solution; hydroxychloroquine - tablets; dexamethasone - oral solution or tablets and azithromycin - capsules, tablets or oral solution. Deliveries will be required over an initial period between 15thJune and 30 September 2020 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 months. The Authority's preferred presentations and strengths of the medicines and alternative presentations and strengths and presentations which may be acceptable, are specified in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771a6893-ac53-4daf-bcd1-2be40faf8bda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ca6250-4387-4280-9d47-0b5ac1d021e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nichols@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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