Tender

Contract for the supply of azithromycin

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 12:35

Tender

22 Jul 2020 at 09:21

Tender

21 Jul 2020 at 11:57

Tender

21 Jul 2020 at 11:05

Tender

21 Jul 2020 at 10:31

Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 14:51

Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Family, a department within the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is currently conducting a tender process for the contract titled "Contract for the supply of azithromycin." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is focused on supplying up to 5 million doses of azithromycin capsules or tablets. Key deadlines include the tender period, which ends on 3 August 2020, and the contract start date set for 17 August 2020, with the contract duration extending until 30 April 2021. Due to the urgency arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, the procurement process is being conducted using an accelerated open procedure as permitted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of medicinal products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement authority is open to suppliers from across the United Kingdom, including all regions and even external locations such as Guernsey and Jersey. Companies capable of meeting large volume demands while ensuring timely delivery could greatly benefit from this contract, aiding in the expansion of their operations and market reach.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of azithromycin

Notice Description

This procurement exercise may result in one or more contracts for the provision of azithromycin capsules or tablets. The approximate volumes required by the Authority is up to 5 million doses (for the purposes of this volume requirement a dose is a 250mg dose of Azithromycin in either capsule or tablet form). Deliveries will be required no later than 31 December 2020, with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 4 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2fcb272-79d1-429f-a1fb-b350e9abb1ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d890b2ea-fa10-4795-abd9-d735d8c23113
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

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