Award

Contract for the supply of azithromycin

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:49

Award

01 Oct 2020 at 08:39

Award

30 Sep 2020 at 11:29

Award

23 Sep 2020 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process undertaken by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was for the supply of azithromycin capsules or tablets, classified under pharmaceutical products. The procurement was conducted using an accelerated open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 3rd August 2020. The contract period runs from 31st August 2020 to 30th April 2021, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The total value of the awarded contract was £3,095,900, with the contract officially awarded on 25th August 2020.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. Businesses with the capacity to supply pharmaceuticals across multiple regions of the UK will be well-positioned to explore similar tenders or contracts with the DHSC. Companies focusing on the production or procurement of azithromycin, or related pharmaceutical products, can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish fruitful partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of azithromycin

Notice Description

Supply of azithromycin capsules or tablets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe21540-dd31-4ccf-a2c7-398a3dc098f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5202ddf-dc3c-42fa-bad4-26778376557f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,095,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 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 (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
Lynne Nichols
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DRUGSRUS

PFIZER

STRANDHAVEN LTD T/A SOMEX PHARMA

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