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Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2021 at 09:48

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Award

11 Nov 2021 at 14:12

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Award

11 Nov 2021 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of 480,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) as part of efforts to combat COVID-19. This procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products, was executed through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its urgency. The contract period commenced on 13 October 2021 and is set to conclude by 31 December 2022. Key contact for this process is Amy Watkins, with the awarded contract notice published on 18 November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in antiviral medications or vaccine alternatives. As the UK looks to enhance its response to COVID-19, vendors that can meet stringent regulatory standards and supply capabilities for similar products may find fruitful avenues for collaboration. Large pharmaceutical firms, along with innovative biotech companies, could particularly benefit from future procurement initiatives aimed at bolstering public health measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes

Notice Description

Vaccines have been shown to be highly effective in the fight against COVID-19, to date. However, there is a cohort of individuals who either cannot take the vaccine or for whom it is ineffective. There is therefore an urgent need to find an effective alternative. So far there are no primary care antiviral drugs that can be easily dispensed specifically to treat SARS-CoV-2 and prevent its transmission in the community. This agreement is for the procurement of 480,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482). It is one of the first oral and direct-acting antiviral drugs globally and the first to receive regulatory approval and is part of the UK's multi-layered approach to COVID-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd40a4e6-f80b-4a30-986b-7bba753e2710
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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