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Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic

Department of Health

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2018 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2017 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health in England has initiated a procurement process for "Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic". This tender falls under the goods category and concerns the provision of antivirals to maintain a stockpile aimed at 23-38 million treatment courses across four lots. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is set from 16th April 2018 to 15th March 2022, with an optional extension of up to three additional 12-month periods. The tender period for submissions ended on 7th August 2017, and the award notice was published on 5th November 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those capable of supplying antiviral medications. Companies that specialise in the production and distribution of healthcare goods, especially large-scale suppliers, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence in public health. This tender is an excellent chance for businesses to engage with a major government authority and contribute to critical public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic

Notice Description

This procurement exercise may result in one or more contracts for the provision of antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or a wide scale epidemic. The Authority will use any resulting contracts to maintain astockpile of products in the range of 23-38m treatment courses across all 4 lots. The period of the contract is for four years with up to three 12 month extension options. The contract start/end date within this notice is a guide only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd487822-66ab-4780-bed3-67ae8c3ef92f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7048c7c-d2a1-4db7-bea8-4889023e68fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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

33651400 - Antivirals for systemic use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 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
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
2
Supplier Names

GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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