Tender

201105 - Provision of the supply of Flu Vaccines

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

05 Nov 2020 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of seasonal influenza vaccines, specifically the Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and a non-ovalbumin type for allergy sufferers. This tender is currently in the Tender stage and will close on 20th November 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st December 2020 and run for three years, allowing for two optional one-year extensions. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, aimed at sourcing goods under the CPV classification for influenza vaccines. The delivery location is in Bedford, MK41 0RG, within the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in medical supplies, particularly those who can provide vaccines in prefilled syringes without thiomersal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this type of contract. Suppliers should assure reliable delivery of a minimum of 4,000 vaccines annually to meet the Trust's requirements, while noting that no exclusivity or guaranteed business level arises from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

201105 - Provision of the supply of Flu Vaccines

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires a supplier to provide a regular supply of Influenza Vaccines The requirement is for the supply of the Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (intramuscular). We also require a non-ovalbumin type vaccine as an alternative for allergy sufferers. Vaccines must be provided in a prefilled syringe and must not contain thiomersal. The Trust currently has 5,000-5,500 staff, with an average uptake of 4,000 vaccines per year. The supplier must be able to guarantee supply of a minimum of 4,000 vaccines delivered each year. The contract will run for three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months. Goods will be called-off as and when required. The Trust does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from this opportunity. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via e-Tendering portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to the opportunity should be made via the portal ONLY.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ab206ef-243d-41de-ab68-daa887ab3884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c809ff64-2539-4c31-96e4-d73f64b79078
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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