Production and supply of diacetylmorphine
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Directorate for Nutrition, Health Protection and Prevention) has an urgent shortage of diacetylmorphine (the active substance in the Heroin Treatment Regulation) for the period from 15 July to 31 December 2023. The current contract with Di‑AcetylM B.V. expires on 14 July 2023, necessitating an immediate new supplier to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. The procurement is a negotiated procedure without publication, which limits competition but emphasizes the urgency. The new supplier must be capable of guaranteeing full production, quality control, logistics, and delivery within the specified timeframe, and must comply with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations and safety standards. The contracting authority is seeking a party with proven experience in regulated drug production, strong quality management systems, and a robust supply chain. The procedure is aimed at rapid decision-making, with price, quality, and security of supply being the primary criteria.
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01What is being requested
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Directorate for Nutrition, Health Protection and Prevention) has an urgent shortage of diacetylmorphine (the active substance in the Heroin Treatment Regulation) for the period from 15 July to 31 December 2023. The current contract with Di‑AcetylM B.V. expires on 14 July 2023, necessitating an immediate new supplier to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. The procurement is a negotiated procedure without publication, which limits competition but emphasizes the urgency. The new supplier must be capable of guaranteeing full production, quality control, logistics, and delivery within the specified timeframe, and must comply with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations and safety standards. The contracting authority is seeking a party with proven experience in regulated drug production, strong quality management systems, and a robust supply chain. The procedure is aimed at rapid decision-making, with price, quality, and security of supply being the primary criteria.
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Directorate for Nutrition, Health Protection and Prevention) has a potential shortage of raw materials for the production and supply of diacetylmorphine in the period from 15 July 2023 up to and including 31 December 2023. This shortage is urgent because the contract with the current supplier (Di-AcetylM B.V.) expires on 14 July 2023 and the contracting authority requires certainty as soon as possible regarding the production and supply of diacetylmorphine during the 2023 subsidy year of the Heroin Treatment Regulation.
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What is the reason for this procurement?
For which period must the supply of diacetylmorphine be guaranteed?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 317K
€ 892K
€ 3,3 mln
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