--- title: "Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-11-18" --- # Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fe3853b-4529-4429-8108-e546f9e7c575.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of 480,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) as part of efforts to combat COVID-19. This procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products, was executed through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its urgency. The contract period commenced on 13 October 2021 and is set to conclude by 31 December 2022. Key contact for this process is Amy Watkins, with the awarded contract notice published on 18 November 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in antiviral medications or vaccine alternatives. As the UK looks to enhance its response to COVID-19, vendors that can meet stringent regulatory standards and supply capabilities for similar products may find fruitful avenues for collaboration. Large pharmaceutical firms, along with innovative biotech companies, could particularly benefit from future procurement initiatives aimed at bolstering public health measures. ## Notice Vaccines have been shown to be highly effective in the fight against COVID-19, to date. However, there is a cohort of individuals who either cannot take the vaccine or for whom it is ineffective. There is therefore an urgent need to find an effective alternative. So far there are no primary care antiviral drugs that can be easily dispensed specifically to treat SARS-CoV-2 and prevent its transmission in the community. This agreement is for the procurement of 480,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482). It is one of the first oral and direct-acting antiviral drugs globally and the first to receive regulatory approval and is part of the UK's multi-layered approach to COVID-19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd40a4e6-f80b-4a30-986b-7bba753e2710 | | 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 | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd40a4e6-f80b-4a30-986b-7bba753e2710 - 11 Nov 2021 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cfbb54-ff36-4f69-aecd-f59a2895784e - 11 Nov 2021 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3de6ad8-e76c-4cd7-abdc-9a64e76e31ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd40a4e6-f80b-4a30-986b-7bba753e2710 18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cfbb54-ff36-4f69-aecd-f59a2895784e 11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3de6ad8-e76c-4cd7-abdc-9a64e76e31ee 11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000GwQn/SBwoNCrXkB986p3IRSIicI9h6ub3oqVfqc410pwRjOU Final Project Arrow - Antiviral Supply Agreement REDACTED - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000GwQm/KzY1DGQKCVYIOkvL2G6cU6G9kxyW73hcLwmQQiz4q5I Annex D1 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Gxix/mkiD05z4m1xSFO5jfrc1nhJjqfslC6PC.XtAEYfDtxM Final - Antiviral Supply Agreement Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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