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Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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03 Jul 2020 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a public procurement exercise for the contract titled "Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines," classified under pharmaceutical products (CPV code 33600000). This procurement process commenced with an accelerated open method, responding to urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. The contract period is set from 17 June 2020, with deliveries required until 30 September 2020, and potential extensions for an additional four months. The tender period concluded on 29 May 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those capable of supplying essential medications, including lopinavir/ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and azithromycin. Large-scale suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to meet rapid delivery demands and regulatory requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which represents a total value of approximately £5.68 million.

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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 15th June and 30 September 2020 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 months. Details of awarded suppliers, noting that due to policy reasons the contracting authority were unable to proceed to award suppliers for hydroxychloroquine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd4db7cd-e190-4d51-b38e-6623abcdf8ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e8e2d2-96d7-4b7d-a172-8a9eb70cf4ca
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
£5,680,769 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,680,769 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 31 Jan 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ABBVIE

ACCORD-UK

FIRSTLINE PHARMA

HFA HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS

MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS

PFIZER

SA2

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