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715867499-RFI 800 Micrograms Fentanyl Compressed Lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Application

Defence Equipment and Support

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05 Jun 2026 at 11:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Defence Equipment and Support, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for 800-microgram fentanyl compressed lozenges. This procurement, identified as RFI 715867499, falls under the industry category of medical consumables, specifically targeting miscellaneous medical devices and products. The procurement aims to explore the commercial availability of fentanyl citrate lozenges for acute pain relief. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation seeks to engage potential suppliers through a market engagement notice, which is scheduled to conclude by 6th July 2026. The procurement's legal framework is outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, and the process includes a planned contract period from 1st February 2027 to 5th February 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032.

This opportunity presents significant business growth possibilities for suppliers within the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in pain management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its suitability considerations. Businesses equipped to supply high-quality medical devices and capable of meeting the requirements for acute pain relief management stand a strong chance to benefit from this procurement. Given the exploratory nature of the market engagement, companies with innovative solutions and those that can clearly answer the MOD’s enquiries regarding market availability will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715867499-RFI 800 Micrograms Fentanyl Compressed Lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Application

Notice Description

UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) seeks to understand the commercial availability of fentanyl citrate lozenge products for acute pain relief. To inform our understanding of the current market, MOD seeks answers to the following questions

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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