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Supply for Colchicine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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07 Apr 2021 at 18:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets, classified under pharmaceutical products. This was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 12 April 2021. The tender period ended on 5 March 2021, with the contract awarded to Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc. The contract’s value was £9,940, and it commenced on 8 March 2021, ending on the specified expiration date.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those specialising in the supply of licensed medicines. Companies that can navigate the complexities of negotiated procedures and have the capacity to fulfil supply requirements within tight timelines would be well-suited to participate in future tenders within this framework. The emphasis on limited negotiation may favour larger firms with established capabilities in government contracting.

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Notice Title

Supply for Colchicine

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a negotiated procedure without prior publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets. The contract period expires on 12 April 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afc0326c-06f5-47e6-afa6-485f955cf37f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e925b73f-8919-4fcd-b05f-4d111dc4c7bc
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 12 Apr 2021 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, 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

SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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