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Inactivated influenza vaccine for children 2025

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the award process for its open procedure tender for the supply of an inactivated influenza vaccine for children in 2025. This procurement, classified under the "Influenza vaccines" category, was not divided into lots and is pertinent to the healthcare industry. Deliveries are expected over a year, starting 1st August 2025, with possibilities for extension up to twice for additional 12-month periods each. The formal award to Seqirus UK Limited was confirmed on 9th April 2025. Key location details include delivery addresses in the United Kingdom, with a specified postal code of E14 4PU in London. The tender period concluded on 11th November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those capable of meeting specific vaccine supply requirements. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers like Seqirus UK Limited are well-positioned to fulfil such contracts due to their capacity and industry experience. Engaging in these contracts can aid business growth by fostering strong relationships with public health agencies and expanding the supplier's foothold within the UK's healthcare system. The structured delivery timeline and extension options present potential for long-term collaboration and supply chain stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inactivated influenza vaccine for children 2025

Notice Description

Contract for supply of Inactivated influenza vaccine for children 2025 (Alternative to LAIV) Deliveries will be required over a period of one year with an option to extend on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion ('Extension Period') Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier. The opportunity is not split into lots as the requirement is for a specific vaccine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e3b386-7394-48c5-a31e-e3be5e52e8b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEQIRUS

Further Information

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