Award

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2022 at 18:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Additional Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement is being conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This initiative, categorised under Pharmaceutical products, is part of the COVID-19 response strategy and entails the procurement of 1,750,000 units of the antiviral drug. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender was closed on 19 December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 20 December 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2022. The award was published on 17 January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in antiviral treatments and related health products. Companies capable of delivering high-quality pharmaceutical goods swiftly and efficiently would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Given the critical nature of the supply for pandemic responses, businesses already in the pharmaceutical supply chain or those with the capability to scale up production for health-related goods stand to benefit the most from such procurement processes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional 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. This agreement is for the procurement of 1,750,000 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-ebd5e2a8-2c40-4b27-b4ae-4fb645bbc99b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac419c2-dbe5-476a-b71e-fcba8441e893
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
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 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
Amy Watkins
Contact Email
antiviralstaskforce@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ebd5e2a8-2c40-4b27-b4ae-4fb645bbc99b-2022-01-17T18:17:22Z",
    "date": "2022-01-17T18:17:22Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ebd5e2a8-2c40-4b27-b4ae-4fb645bbc99b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0581300D0O000000rwimUAA1",
        "title": "Additional Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes",
        "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. This agreement is for the procurement of 1,750,000 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.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33600000",
            "description": "Pharmaceutical products"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1H 0EU"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-12-19T23:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-12-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-153240",
            "name": "Department of Health and Social Care",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department of Health and Social Care"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "39 Victoria Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1H 0EU",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Amy Watkins",
                "email": "AntiviralsTaskforce@dhsc.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-169498",
            "name": "Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "120 Moorgate EC2M 6UR"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-153240",
        "name": "Department of Health and Social Care"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ebd5e2a8-2c40-4b27-b4ae-4fb645bbc99b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-12-20T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2022-01-17T18:17:22Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-169498",
                    "name": "Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2021-12-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2022-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac419c2-dbe5-476a-b71e-fcba8441e893",
                    "datePublished": "2022-01-17T18:17:22Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "FINAL - Antiviral Supply Agreement Redacted version_17_01_22",
                    "url": "https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H9H9/vHhgJgNWuXab394M8gjaMNuF5ythBCtwpNpKgjc0pFM"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "description": "Annex D1",
                    "url": "https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H9H4/daefcOh9u409ZSeXQZZ0L3x18X2nWt5AR8AD_Afuzdw"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}