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title: "Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2018-11-05"
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# Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd487822-66ab-4780-bed3-67ae8c3ef92f

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## Summary

The Department of Health in England has initiated a procurement process for "Antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or wide scale epidemic". This tender falls under the goods category and concerns the provision of antivirals to maintain a stockpile aimed at 23-38 million treatment courses across four lots. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is set from 16th April 2018 to 15th March 2022, with an optional extension of up to three additional 12-month periods. The tender period for submissions ended on 7th August 2017, and the award notice was published on 5th November 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those capable of supplying antiviral medications. Companies that specialise in the production and distribution of healthcare goods, especially large-scale suppliers, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence in public health. This tender is an excellent chance for businesses to engage with a major government authority and contribute to critical public health initiatives.

## Notice

This procurement exercise may result in one or more contracts for the provision of antivirals for use in an influenza pandemic, or a wide scale epidemic. The Authority will use any resulting contracts to maintain astockpile of products in the range of 23-38m treatment courses across all 4 lots. The period of the contract is for four years with up to three 12 month extension options. The contract start/end date within this notice is a guide only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7048c7c-d2a1-4db7-bea8-4889023e68fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GLAXOSMITHKLINE; ROCHE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651400 - Antivirals for systemic use

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7048c7c-d2a1-4db7-bea8-4889023e68fa
- 7 Jul 2017 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a366a06-c19a-4eb1-9d9a-4dc9acfe2d5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7048c7c-d2a1-4db7-bea8-4889023e68fa
  5th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a366a06-c19a-4eb1-9d9a-4dc9acfe2d5a
  7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10fe9d25-82a5-49a8-b145-c162eb31dfd2
  OJEU and PQQ docs including SQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57513ce9-fff5-419f-a0c1-dec8fae8838c
  Award docs CM_EMI_16_5505

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