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Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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29 Jan 2021 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has initiated a contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, classified under the vaccines industry category. The procurement method is limited, and the tender was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to exclusive licensing held by a particular supplier. Deliveries of the vaccine are required from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2025, and the contract is based in Bedford, UK. This tender has reached the award stage, with a successful bid from Merck Sharpe and Dohme (UK) Limited.

This opportunity may be of interest primarily to businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. As the contract involves a product with a unique global licence, companies that are established in the vaccine supply chain or have capabilities in related health services could find opportunities for growth by aligning their offerings with the requirements of the NHS and other healthcare bodies involved in vaccination programmes across the UK and its territories.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Notice Description

The provision of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, deliveries will berequired from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2025. Additional information: 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.

Procurement Information

There is only one supplier with an exclusive global licence to manufacture and distribute this vaccine which is licensed and approved for use in the UK and due to the functions of thevaccine, there is no reasonable alternative or substitute, therefore using the negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of thePublic Contracts Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001813-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nichols@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

MERCK SHARPE AND DOHME (UK

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