Award

Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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20 May 2021 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy involves a tender for the supply agreement of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine, specifically the mRNA-1273 vaccine. This project falls under the service category of vaccines and was classified with the CPV code 33651600. The procurement method used was a single tender action due to its status as a direct procurement beneath the threshold. The contract period spans from 31st December 2020 to 31st December 2021, with the tender period concluding on 30th December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialized in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that have the capacity to meet stringent quality and logistical requirements, as well as those proficient in advanced biotechnological manufacturing, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful candidate, Moderna Switzerland GmbH, highlights the competitive landscape that businesses will need to navigate in order to engage effectively in future public procurement opportunities within this critical industry.

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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-e4199343-0884-4308-a669-83e6409928b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d73286-4939-4120-b1fd-bf44d559b4e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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