Tender

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Sep 2019 at 07:13

Tender

09 Sep 2019 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently overseeing a tender process for a contract to supply a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season. The tender, classified under the CPV code for influenza vaccines, requires the provision of 400,000 doses to be held in reserve and distributed as per the authority's instructions. This open procurement method allows for all interested parties to submit their bids before the tender period concludes on 23rd September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 14th October 2019 and will extend until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for pharmaceutical companies specialising in vaccine production and supply. With the urgent need to secure sufficient quantities of the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine ahead of the flu season, businesses equipped to meet high-volume demands and rapid delivery schedules will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies not only to expand their clientele but also to contribute to public health initiatives.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e63fa2e-21cd-4485-a444-95600e6e7bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84e892-9175-4bae-9fdf-136ac9e92c07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.howell@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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