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Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Department of Health

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine," aimed at supporting the seasonal influenza vaccination programme for children. This contract, classified under the goods category with the CPV code 33651660 (Influenza vaccines), had an active duration from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period officially concluding on 4 October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and vaccine distribution, particularly those capable of fulfilling previous contracts with extensive logistical requirements. Large established firms such as AstraZeneca UK Ltd have previously engaged in this procurement, highlighting the competitive nature of the contract. Businesses with a strong capability in healthcare and vaccine supply chains would be well-suited to compete in future bidding processes, as the nature of this contract demands reliability and expertise in the provision of specialised healthcare goods across a broad geographical area, including the UK and other territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Notice Description

The provision for a live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, to be used to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme, which includes children. Deliveries will be required from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020 with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab7b1116-6bd8-4248-8d10-18ee9f1e8fde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd62f6c8-87d0-4483-8149-972380605778
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
19 Aug 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 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
Department of Health
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED

Further Information

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