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Advance Purchase Agreement

Business Energy and Industrial Strategy

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Oct 2021 at 16:34

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18 May 2021 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is conducting a public procurement process for an Advance Purchase Agreement related to the Covid-19 Adjuvanted Pandemic Vaccine. This tender, initiated on 20th October 2021, is classified under the "Vaccines" category (CPV code: 33651600) and is currently at the award stage. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, particularly aimed at a limited value of £1 GBP. The contract period is set from 20th September 2021 to 31st December 2022, with the end date for this procurement variable depending on production and delivery circumstances.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine development and production. Given the nature of this contract, larger firms with ample resources and expertise in vaccine manufacturing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The focus on a single tender action suggests a streamlined process, indicating that this is an urgent requirement, making it imperative for interested companies to engage promptly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advance Purchase Agreement

Notice Description

Procurement of the Covid-19 Adjuvanted Pandemic Vaccine. Additional information: Contract end date is being withheld on grounds that release would be contrary to public interest (Reg 50(6)(a)) and commercial sensitivity (Reg 50(6)(b) and (c)). The date is variable based on production and delivery. Given significant challenges to overcome, the end date may set unrealistic expectation for the public/market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bce5d4e8-1b71-447d-8732-7136ca1b157e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a248232-fe64-4e20-b8b2-e39fadf3163e
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
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

Aventis Pharma Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A

Further Information

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