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title: "Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_350"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Contract for the supply of anti malarials and antiretrovirals_350

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e060e092-abca-4cb9-a585-6a5767393296

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of anti-malarials and antiretrovirals, specifically aiming to secure lopinavir/ritonavir tablets for Covid-19 trials. This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV code 33600000) and has been awarded to Abbvie Ltd. The contract period commenced on 18 March 2020 and concluded on 30 April 2020, with the procurement method being a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicative of urgency and a limited pool of eligibility.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply, particularly those capable of swift delivery and maintaining stock levels of crucial medications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those with capabilities in managing logistics and compliance within the pharmaceutical sector. As public demand for essential healthcare products continues to rise, companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in their operations may find substantial advantages in engaging with similar future tenders.

## Notice

A requirement to secure lopinavir/ritonavir tablets for trials for treatments for Covid-19. Urgent delivery requiredof available stocks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28ff5f5-9c78-4649-a8f1-89d40282eebd |
| 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 | 4 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 | £32,857 |
| 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 | ABBVIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28ff5f5-9c78-4649-a8f1-89d40282eebd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28ff5f5-9c78-4649-a8f1-89d40282eebd
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0b8abfd-45ec-4c05-ad9c-ff9d42337edd
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c0ba98f-6d2d-41f6-8d2f-3d08e953b891
  n/a

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