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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2867000-b720-4f08-a0fa-d271eec0b389

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges, titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Supply of OTFC." This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a total estimated value of £1.944 million over a five-year period, inclusive of one base year and four option years. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and all proposals must be submitted by 29 September 2021. The delivery of products is expected in the South West of England, with the contract starting on 1 March 2022 and concluding on 1 March 2027. The MOD plans to award the contract through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the specific technical requirements that only one supplier, Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd, can meet.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that can fulfil the technical specifications required for the supply of OTFC lozenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter the defence supply chain will find this opportunity particularly valuable, as it allows for a longer-term contract with a stable government client. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, especially those with experience in producing specialised lozenge formulations, may find this contract aligned with their capabilities and should consider competing to expand their business with the MOD.

## Notice

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a contract with Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd for the supply of Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges for a period of 5 years (1 + 4 Option Years) with an estimated maximum value of PS1.944M. This is necessary to ensure maintenance of the capability within an acceptable stockholding level. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Summary of the Technical Reason: Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd are currently the only supplier (as directed by the Market Authorisation Holder) who can supply Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) lozenges in a single form. Additional information: Due to the limitations of the character limit it is not possible to enter the full details of the single source justification, for full details of the reasoning, please email tamika.kelly116@mod.gov.uk so that it can be forwarded to you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87987ac-731e-419c-8163-59cd7ea3757c |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87987ac-731e-419c-8163-59cd7ea3757c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87987ac-731e-419c-8163-59cd7ea3757c
  15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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