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Services Agreement for the production of fill finished vaccines for COVID-19 and therapeutics for use in the UK health system

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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04 Oct 2020 at 09:00

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13 Sep 2020 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for a Services Agreement focused on the production of fill-finished vaccines and therapeutics for the UK health system. This contract, classified under pharmaceutical products, has an estimated value of £50 million and covers the reservation of manufacturing capacity at C P Pharmaceuticals Limited's facility in Wrexham for a period of 18 months. Relevant contract dates include a start date of 1 August 2020 and an end date of 1 February 2021, with the tender period having closed on 31 July 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector capable of providing fill-finish services. Businesses specialising in contract manufacturing, especially in the production of vaccines or related biological products, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this opportunity highlights the demand for suppliers who can efficiently manage large-scale health system contracts during a critical period for public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services Agreement for the production of fill finished vaccines for COVID-19 and therapeutics for use in the UK health system

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Contact person Instead of: Alessandra Arceiro Read: Alessandra Arciero Place of text to be modified: E-mail: Instead of: alessandra.arceiro@beis.gov.uk Read: alessandra.arciero@beis.gov.uk Other additional information: The original notice contained two errors, surrounding the named contact individual, and the duration of the contract. These have now been amended to reflect the accurate information. This is only correcting information that was originally provided incorrectly, not reflecting any change in the contract. The reservation of fill & finish manufacturing capacity at C P Pharmaceutical's Wrexham site for 18 months, which will provide capacity for vaccine in bulk product form to be converted into individual doses capable of roll out via a mass vaccination programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c49af68-ab98-4dfb-97ea-a99d333c5f37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5997f9de-2273-4574-91d6-050d898c3d8d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 1 Feb 2022 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

C P PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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