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title: "Additional Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes"
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# Additional Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd5e2a8-2c40-4b27-b4ae-4fb645bbc99b

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## Summary

The procurement process for an Additional Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement is being conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This initiative, categorised under Pharmaceutical products, is part of the COVID-19 response strategy and entails the procurement of 1,750,000 units of the antiviral drug. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender was closed on 19 December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 20 December 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2022. The award was published on 17 January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in antiviral treatments and related health products. Companies capable of delivering high-quality pharmaceutical goods swiftly and efficiently would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Given the critical nature of the supply for pandemic responses, businesses already in the pharmaceutical supply chain or those with the capability to scale up production for health-related goods stand to benefit the most from such procurement processes.

## 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. This agreement is for the procurement of 1,750,000 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/dac419c2-dbe5-476a-b71e-fcba8441e893 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 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

- 17 Jan 2022 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac419c2-dbe5-476a-b71e-fcba8441e893

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac419c2-dbe5-476a-b71e-fcba8441e893
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H9H9/vHhgJgNWuXab394M8gjaMNuF5ythBCtwpNpKgjc0pFM
  FINAL - Antiviral Supply Agreement Redacted version_17_01_22
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H9H4/daefcOh9u409ZSeXQZZ0L3x18X2nWt5AR8AD_Afuzdw
  Annex D1

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