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10 Dec 2020 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking suppliers for a supply agreement concerning the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry, specifically related to vaccines, and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action under threshold, with the contract period commencing from 23rd November 2020 to 31st December 2021. The tender was formally completed on 16th November 2020, with the contract awarded to Moderna Switzerland GmbH, following a decisive period in which competitive vaccine solutions were critical.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, particularly those specialising in vaccine development and distribution. Businesses capable of handling the complexities of vaccine research and manufacturing, as well as those with robust supply chain logistics, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the heightened global focus on vaccine innovation, participation in such tenders could lead to substantial business growth and increased market positioning within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

Notice Description

The procurement of the mRNA-1273 vaccine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ae92ed0-6b1c-4a11-8c31-d66463e3803a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3df05e8-9916-4c12-90c3-0c28611cf48e
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
19 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
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
Postcode Area
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

Moderna Switzerland GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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