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title: "Additional Volume Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030bfd"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# Additional Volume Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030bfd

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a procurement process for the supply of 1,750,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) under a limited tender method, which involves an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, titled “Additional Volume Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482) Supply Agreement for Pandemic Purposes,” is classified under the pharmaceutical products category and is integral to the UK’s pandemic response strategy. The contract was finalised on 20 December 2021, with ongoing negotiations amid critical urgency due to unforeseen events related to COVID-19, prompting extreme urgency in this acquisition.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in antiviral medications or related goods. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale production and supply of pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to pursue future tenders in this space. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care can also enhance visibility and foster strategic partnerships for companies looking to expand their footprint in public health procurement.

## 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.

### Procurement Information

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001380-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 AND DOHME (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001380-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.msd-uk.com
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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