Award

For the supply of Pulmicort Turbohaler 400

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

25 Apr 2022 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Pulmicort Turbohaler 400mg, a pharmaceutical product classified under the CPV code 33600000. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, was active as of 23 February 2022, and the contract value amounts to £1,083,200. While the contract period has expired as of 31 March 2022, the procurement process highlights the authority's strategic focus on securing exclusive rights to a unique medical product essential for treating conditions such as COVID-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in innovative medical products with specialised delivery systems. Companies that can demonstrate exclusive rights or unique capabilities in developing and supplying advanced pharmaceuticals would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The procurement process emphasises the importance of unique offerings in a competitive health market, paving the way for potential partnerships or supply agreements with health authorities.

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Notice Title

For the supply of Pulmicort Turbohaler 400

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded Contract for the Supply of Pulmicort Turbohaler 400mg.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a Direct Award under the Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the supply of Pulmicort Turbohaler 400 mg. The contract period expires on 31 March 2022.

Procurement Information

The Authority used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) - to protect exclusive rights to purchase a quantity of Pulmicort Turbohalers 400mg. The Supplier has exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute the Pulmicort Turbohalers 400mg. This product has a unique mechanism capable of delivering a precise dose to patients and has a proven clinical effect on the treatment of individuals with COVID-19 and other illnesses. This unique delivery system means there are no suitable or reasonable alternatives to this product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032fe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010567-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,083,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Simeon Hadebe
Contact Email
simeon.hadebe@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

ASTRAZENECA

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