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title: "Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-771a6893-ac53-4daf-bcd1-2be40faf8bda"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-05-15"
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# Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771a6893-ac53-4daf-bcd1-2be40faf8bda

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a procurement process titled "Contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines." This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is active, with tenders submitted due by 29th May 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, set under emergency conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring the urgent supply of specific medicines including lopinavir/ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and azithromycin. The initial delivery period is scheduled from 15th June to 30th September 2020, with an option to extend for an additional four months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can supply the specified medicines and meet the urgent delivery requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The urgency of the situation and the substantial contract value of £35 million create a conducive environment for competitive bids, specifically from manufacturers and wholesalers of pharmaceuticals that can respond swiftly to demand.

## Notice

Procurement exercise for a contract for the supply of stockpiled medicines to include: lopinavir/ritonavir- tablets or oral solution; hydroxychloroquine - tablets; dexamethasone - oral solution or tablets and azithromycin - capsules, tablets or oral solution. Deliveries will be required over an initial period between 15thJune and 30 September 2020 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 months. The Authority's preferred presentations and strengths of the medicines and alternative presentations and strengths and presentations which may be acceptable, are specified in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ca6250-4387-4280-9d47-0b5ac1d021e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ca6250-4387-4280-9d47-0b5ac1d021e0
- 15 May 2020 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ca6250-4387-4280-9d47-0b5ac1d021e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ca6250-4387-4280-9d47-0b5ac1d021e0
  15th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/889d91ea-0732-4ce3-8273-a60a5ab38790
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abdda53c-932e-4178-8c17-4b158331aac0
  n/a

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