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Contract for a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Oct 2019 at 08:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is facilitating an open tender for a contract to ensure a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season. The tender, titled "Contract for a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season," requires the supply of 400,000 doses of vaccine to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The procurement method is an Accelerated Open procedure due to the urgent need for the vaccination ahead of the flu season, and the tender period concluded on 23rd September 2019, with the contract period running from 15th October 2019 to 31st March 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large pharmaceutical and healthcare companies specialising in vaccine production. Businesses that can meet the urgent supply requirements and have experience in distributing medical goods across diverse regions would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with such high-demand healthcare projects can lead to substantial growth potential in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season

Notice Description

The provision of influenza vaccine, to be held as reserve stock by the supplier and distributed to customers in the manner agreed with the authority. The contracting authority's requirement over the period of the contract is 400,000 doses of vaccine. The awarding of lots if not appropriate to this procurement as the requirement is for a specific vaccine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30497461-1e05-40be-b89b-fa619006d9f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f36a2b-7789-4f54-a833-cea4fcd6d336
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE

SEQIRUS

Further Information

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