Award

Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 May 2021 at 08:45

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2021 at 17:05

Award Notice
Award

10 Dec 2020 at 17:11

Award Notice
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.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

Notice Description

The procurement of the mRNA-1273 vaccine.

Notice Details

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 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MODERNA SWITZERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7ae92ed0-6b1c-4a11-8c31-d66463e3803a-2021-05-19T09:45:35+01:00",
    "date": "2021-05-19T09:45:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7ae92ed0-6b1c-4a11-8c31-d66463e3803a",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "4764/12/2020",
        "title": "Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine",
        "description": "The procurement of the mRNA-1273 vaccine.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33651600",
            "description": "Vaccines"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-11-16T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-11-23T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/57hG7nME",
            "name": "Business Energy and Industrial Strategy",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Business Energy and Industrial Strategy",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/57hG7nME"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Victoria Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1H0ET",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "VTFContracts@beis.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 02072155000",
                "name": "Daniel Dunn"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-172067",
            "name": "Moderna Switzerland GmbH",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Moderna Switzerland GmbH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Moderna Switzerland GmbH, Aeschenvorstadt 48 4051 Basel Switzerland Company Number: CHE-344.522.989"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/57hG7nME",
        "name": "Business Energy and Industrial Strategy"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7ae92ed0-6b1c-4a11-8c31-d66463e3803a-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2020-11-16T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2020-12-10T17:11:00Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-172067",
                    "name": "Moderna Switzerland GmbH"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2020-11-23T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "description": "Information on contract value is being withheld due to commercial sensitivity under Regulation 50(6)(b) and (c) as the publication of the price may enable competitors to calculate cost per dose. This will (i) commercially prejudice the supplier in its ongoing negotiations with other national governments; (ii) commercially prejudice the contracting authority in its ongoing negotiations with other vaccine vendors and (iii) impact fair competition between vaccine vendors . Contract end date is being withheld on grounds that release of the information would be contrary to public interest under Regulation 50(6)(a). The contract end date is variable based on production and delivery of the requirement. There are significant challenges to overcome and the end date may not be a true reflection, setting unrealistic expectation for the public and in the market. This information is also being withheld on due to commercial sensitivity under Regulation 50(6)(b) and (c) as there is significant competition to develop and bring to the market a successful vaccine. Provision of the contract term may provide valuable information to competitors that may impact negotiations or future competition in the market. Sub-contractor details are being withheld on grounds that release of the information would be contrary to public interest under Regulation 50(6)(a). This information is very sensitive given potential for targeting and disruption of the activities at the facilities which would be contrary to public interest as these activities are critical to success and delivery of the requirement.",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3df05e8-9916-4c12-90c3-0c28611cf48e",
                    "datePublished": "2020-12-10T17:11:00Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2021-05-19T09:45:35+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "contractSigned",
                    "description": "Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine - [REDACTED]",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/71da8d14-c274-4b4b-b985-7e1c5484f3d3",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}