---
title: "Contract for the supply of azithromycin"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fe21540-dd31-4ccf-a2c7-398a3dc098f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Contract for the supply of azithromycin

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe21540-dd31-4ccf-a2c7-398a3dc098f0

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process undertaken by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was for the supply of azithromycin capsules or tablets, classified under pharmaceutical products. The procurement was conducted using an accelerated open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 3rd August 2020. The contract period runs from 31st August 2020 to 30th April 2021, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The total value of the awarded contract was £3,095,900, with the contract officially awarded on 25th August 2020.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. Businesses with the capacity to supply pharmaceuticals across multiple regions of the UK will be well-positioned to explore similar tenders or contracts with the DHSC. Companies focusing on the production or procurement of azithromycin, or related pharmaceutical products, can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish fruitful partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of azithromycin capsules or tablets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5202ddf-dc3c-42fa-bad4-26778376557f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,095,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DRUGSRUS; PFIZER; STRANDHAVEN LTD T/A SOMEX PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5202ddf-dc3c-42fa-bad4-26778376557f
- 1 Oct 2020 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a8ef6b-5822-433e-a154-a8b58caf4c58
- 30 Sep 2020 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abea3568-1cc1-4e31-be7b-791437fe1c0e
- 23 Sep 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9cccc6-e93f-4e7d-b82f-0db6aeb104a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5202ddf-dc3c-42fa-bad4-26778376557f
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a8ef6b-5822-433e-a154-a8b58caf4c58
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abea3568-1cc1-4e31-be7b-791437fe1c0e
  30th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9cccc6-e93f-4e7d-b82f-0db6aeb104a2
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDOd/eIrpV_HmCC6vgdiAs1lFlRsK7DhEqijYjgTZN28oyPs
  Drugsrus Contract for azithromycin CMPHV20773_redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDOh/txxgTBJlv7eUlGYejcJbch3e7bvGxLHQH2EjGrAlcrk
  Pfizer Contract for azithromycin CMPHV20773_redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDOc/70Qqxv5wkkSWjfN6f6xg7lEM6VPLwQXHtE6ATGpgCDI
  Strandhaven Contract for azithromycin CMPHV20773_redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDas/YmJB8QmjSay2PNNJp5UNSinSkUsT5zDkgwMfNo_RFS0
  Published CAN

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