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Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate OTFC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, which has completed the awarding of a contract titled "Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate OTFC." This contract falls within the pharmaceutical products category and is set in the UK. The award was formalised on 13 September 2021, and it will provide Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate lozenges for a period of five years, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by the singular technical capabilities of the chosen supplier, Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses aligned with pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those manufacturing medical equipment or specialised drugs. Companies with expertise in niche pharmaceutical products, supply chain logistics, or those capable of providing pharmaceutical research and development are well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Networking within the defence sector and understanding the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence can also enhance business prospects in this lucrative field.

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Notice Title

Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 at II 2.4) Description -- it is not possible to enter the full details of the single source justification, for full details of the reasoning, please email Alexandra.lashmar100@mod.gov.uk so that it can be forwarded to you.

Options: 4 optional years

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e04d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022750-2021
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 without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAWDSLEY – BROOKS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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