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Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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02 Feb 2021 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently involved in a public procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically vaccines, and is being executed under a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 14 August 2020 and the award dated 26 January 2021. The delivery will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that have the capacity to fulfil large-scale orders for vaccines and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The established contract with Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited also highlights the need for suppliers who can maintain high quality and reliability over the duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Notice Description

The provision of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, deliveries will be required from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2025 Value - this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The authority is not publishing the value so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcddb1a3-1e5f-44ff-92bb-e7ef57a07d56
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
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 4-5 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 (DHSC)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK

Further Information

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