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

Department of Health and Social Care

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11 Nov 2021 at 17:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, involves a tender for the "Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, specifically targeting goods related to COVID-19 treatment. The procurement method adopted is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at meeting extreme urgency requirements. The contract, valued at an unspecified amount due to commercial sensitivity, was signed on 13 October 2021, and the delivery location is London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with capabilities in antiviral drug supply and development. Companies that can rapidly produce and deliver pharmaceuticals, especially in response to pandemic-related demands, would be well-suited to compete. The investment in innovative solutions like Molnupiravir underscores the need for suppliers who can provide effective treatments for COVID-19 and other similar health crises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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. So far there are no primary care antiviral drugs that can be easily dispensed specifically to treat SARS-CoV-2 and prevent its transmission in the community. This agreement is for the procurement of 480,000 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.

Procurement Information

Please see Annex D1 attached for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028271-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
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) Limited

Further Information

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