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Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine

Department of Health

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2018 at 09:25

Award Notice
Tender

16 Aug 2018 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine," classified under the vaccines industry (CPV code 33651600). This procurement process, initiated via an open tender, aims to secure up to 44,000 doses of rabies vaccine for the UK's national immunisation programme. The tender period closed on 18th September 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The contract will cover delivery to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals and vaccination supply, particularly for large-scale manufacturers. Competitors should have the capability to supply substantial quantities of vaccine solutions and comply with the stringent health regulations associated with public health initiatives. This opportunity not only enables growth for suppliers already in the healthcare sector but also invites potential entrants that can meet the required standards for public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine

Notice Description

The provision of a vaccine to protect against rabies, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme.The Contracting Authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension to be up to 44 000 doses of vaccine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f54072a9-4ebe-42d6-8990-e9b7edb64bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fa77e0-1a17-44e9-a5c3-c0fcda554a52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

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
15 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd

Further Information

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