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title: "715867499-RFI 800 Micrograms Fentanyl Compressed Lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae83"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# 715867499-RFI 800 Micrograms Fentanyl Compressed Lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Application

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae83

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Defence Equipment and Support, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for 800-microgram fentanyl compressed lozenges. This procurement, identified as RFI 715867499, falls under the industry category of medical consumables, specifically targeting miscellaneous medical devices and products. The procurement aims to explore the commercial availability of fentanyl citrate lozenges for acute pain relief. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation seeks to engage potential suppliers through a market engagement notice, which is scheduled to conclude by 6th July 2026. The procurement's legal framework is outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, and the process includes a planned contract period from 1st February 2027 to 5th February 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032.

This opportunity presents significant business growth possibilities for suppliers within the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in pain management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its suitability considerations. Businesses equipped to supply high-quality medical devices and capable of meeting the requirements for acute pain relief management stand a strong chance to benefit from this procurement. Given the exploratory nature of the market engagement, companies with innovative solutions and those that can clearly answer the MOD’s enquiries regarding market availability will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tendering process.

## Notice

UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) seeks to understand the commercial availability of fentanyl citrate lozenge products for acute pain relief. To inform our understanding of the current market, MOD seeks answers to the following questions

### Planning 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/053242-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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