---
title: "Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_355"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db073c59-03e5-4572-a3c7-17ab124d2b11"
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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_355

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db073c59-03e5-4572-a3c7-17ab124d2b11

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically seeking to secure hydroxychloroquine tablets for Covid-19 treatment trials. The contract was awarded on 11 March 2020, with a contract period running until 30 April 2020. This procurement was conducted using a limited method under a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the total value of the contract was approximately £1,020,460. The delivery addresses span various regions including the UK, Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, especially those specialising in antiviral medications and medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet urgent supply requirements would be well-suited to compete in future tenders, as this procurement demonstrates a focus on rapid response capabilities amidst health emergencies. Companies that have the capacity to deliver anti-malarial and antiretroviral medications could find beneficial prospects in similar future initiatives.

## Notice

A requirement to secure hyrdoxychloroquine 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/3cb00bc1-6be5-4e86-80c0-24c93c6b605e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,460 |
| 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 | BLACKROCK PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb00bc1-6be5-4e86-80c0-24c93c6b605e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb00bc1-6be5-4e86-80c0-24c93c6b605e
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89700a2b-c6eb-4df8-890f-7d3c6653d6de
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27875a95-38eb-4fff-aba3-6a14e36306bd
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