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Supply Agreement for AZD1222

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 Nov 2020 at 17:59

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30 Sep 2020 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Supply Agreement for AZD1222, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, has been completed. This procurement falls under the vaccines industry category and took place in Cambridge, England. The tender, valued at £1, was processed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 27th August 2020, following which the contract commenced on 28th August 2020 and is set to run until 31st December 2021.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for large pharmaceutical companies or businesses specialising in vaccine development, as it aims at procuring the AZD1222 vaccine. Participating in tenders of this nature could provide substantial growth opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of scalable production and with a robust understanding of the public health sector requirements. The competitive landscape is significant, given the urgent global demand for vaccines, making this a prime opportunity for businesses strategically positioned in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Agreement for AZD1222

Notice Description

Procurement of the AZD1222 vaccine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a46d88b-64a6-4e5c-97f6-63bfea125dcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce928f2-0e8b-48cd-b0e7-bccff514d281
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vtfcontracts@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072155000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRAZENECA

Further Information

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