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title: "Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_357"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-04-29"
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# Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_357

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97097490-d212-4e95-b8a5-a94c8c08cf0d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_357". This tender, classified under the pharmaceutical products category, involved securing hydroxychloroquine tablets for Covid-19 treatment trials with urgent delivery requirements. The procurement process was negotiated without prior publication and represented a total value of £29,500 GBP. The contract duration commenced on 18th March 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2020, with the tender period ending on 5th March 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those engaged in the production or distribution of critical medical supplies. Companies capable of rapid fulfilment and possessing the necessary certifications would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future processes. As public health needs evolve, suppliers ready to respond quickly to urgent contracts may find substantial avenues for growth in government procurement.

## Notice

A requirement to secure hydroxychloroquine tablets for trials for treatments for Covid-19. Urgent delivery required of available stocks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a21de139-a2e6-48be-888b-3da66a188759 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a21de139-a2e6-48be-888b-3da66a188759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a21de139-a2e6-48be-888b-3da66a188759
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/001e5672-186c-44bd-b71f-d31f12e3917d
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5218dd33-b26a-4c34-84ba-d2044c745ce4
  n/a

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