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Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Sep 2021 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges, titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC." This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a total estimated value of £1.944 million over a five-year period, inclusive of one base year and four option years. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and all proposals must be submitted by 29 September 2021. The delivery of products is expected in the South West of England, with the contract starting on 1 March 2022 and concluding on 1 March 2027. The MOD plans to award the contract through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the specific technical requirements that only one supplier, Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd, can meet.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can fulfil the technical specifications required for the supply of OTFC lozenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter the defence supply chain will find this opportunity particularly valuable, as it allows for a longer-term contract with a stable government client. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, especially those with experience in producing specialised lozenge formulations, may find this contract aligned with their capabilities and should consider competing to expand their business with the MOD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a contract with Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd for the supply of Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges for a period of 5 years (1 + 4 Option Years) with an estimated maximum value of PS1.944M. This is necessary to ensure maintenance of the capability within an acceptable stockholding level. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Summary of the Technical Reason: Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd are currently the only supplier (as directed by the Market Authorisation Holder) who can supply Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges in a single form. Additional information: Due to the limitations of the character limit it is not possible to enter the full details of the single source justification, for full details of the reasoning, please email tamika.kelly116@mod.gov.uk so that it can be forwarded to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2867000-b720-4f08-a0fa-d271eec0b389
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87987ac-731e-419c-8163-59cd7ea3757c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tamika.kelly116@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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