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TPOXX(r) Antiviral Treatment (Tecovirimat)

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

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03 Nov 2022 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed a procurement process for the supply of TPOXX® Antiviral Treatment (Tecovirimat) to treat severe cases of Monkeypox in the UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a limited procurement method utilising an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 28th July 2022. The sole supplier for this contract is Meridian Medical Technologies Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of antiviral treatments or pharmaceuticals to potentially engage in future similar procurement processes. Due to the exclusive rights of the supplier and the specific need for Tecovirimat in treating the monkeypox outbreak, businesses with expertise in providing similar antiviral treatments may find this type of contract well-suited to their capabilities. The UK Health Security Agency's active engagement in tackling public health challenges through strategic procurements makes them a key entity for businesses seeking opportunities in the health industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TPOXX(r) Antiviral Treatment (Tecovirimat)

Notice Description

The monkeypox virus belongs to a family of viruses called orthopox viruses and the drug Tecovirimat is an antiviral designed specifically to treat viral infections of this kind. In the current outbreak, Tecovirimat has been successfully used to treat patients with the most severe presentations of monkeypox virus infection. This contract is for a small supply of TPOXX(r) Antiviral Treatment (Tecovirimat) for the treatment of severe cases of Monkeypox in the UK.

Procurement Information

Negotiated procedure without a notice:<br/><br/>Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii)<br/><br/>This contract is for a small supply of TPOXX(r) Antiviral Treatment (Tecovirimat) for the treatment of severe cases of monkeypox in the UK.<br/><br/>The procurement was initiated on the basis that Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) was applicable in the circumstances that prevailed. This permits the use of a direct award where competition is absent for technical reasons. That is the situation that applies here and as a result a competitive procurement exercise could not have been conducted.<br/><br/>The monkeypox virus belongs to a family of viruses called orthopox viruses. The drug Tecovirimat is an antiviral designed specifically to treat viral infections of this kind. There was no reasonable alternative or substitute available to the authority. This antiviral is the only product with authorisation from the MHRA for the treatment of monkeypox and Meridian Medical Technologies has exclusive right to supply the product to the UK. Therefore, this was the only option available within the market for the UK to procure an effective treatment against the current monkeypox outbreak.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031159-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651400 - Antivirals for systemic use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

MERIDIAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Further Information

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