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title: "Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate OTFC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e04d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-13"
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# Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate OTFC

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e04d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, which has completed the awarding of a contract titled "Supply of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate OTFC." This contract falls within the pharmaceutical products category and is set in the UK. The award was formalised on 13 September 2021, and it will provide Single Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate lozenges for a period of five years, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by the singular technical capabilities of the chosen supplier, Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses aligned with pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those manufacturing medical equipment or specialised drugs. Companies with expertise in niche pharmaceutical products, supply chain logistics, or those capable of providing pharmaceutical research and development are well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Networking within the defence sector and understanding the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence can also enhance business prospects in this lucrative field.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 at II 2.4) Description -- it is not possible to enter the full details of the single source justification, for full details of the reasoning, please email Alexandra.lashmar100@mod.gov.uk so that it can be forwarded to you.

Options: 4 optional years

### Procurement Information

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022750-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAWDSLEY – BROOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022750-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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