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Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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17 May 2019 at 10:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine, aimed at supporting the national immunisation programme. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for vaccines, was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will conclude on 30th June 2020, with the tender period having ended on 15th February 2019. This project is applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, particularly those with expertise in vaccine production and delivery systems. Given the scale of the required supply—up to 1,500,000 doses—companies that are capable of large-scale manufacturing and have a robust distribution network would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses involved in public health initiatives may find this tender relevant to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

Notice Description

The supply of human papillomavirus vaccine, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. The Contracting Authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract to be up to 1 500 000 doses of vaccine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea718a21-658b-429f-b5b0-6272f650a0f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617a2010-0354-46a0-935a-0be7865b79dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
Post Town
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

MERCK, SHARP AND DOHME

Further Information

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