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Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine 2021

Department of Health and Social Care

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15 Apr 2021 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care focuses on the provision of the Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, classified under the CPV code for vaccines. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior public competition due to the exclusive licensing of the vaccine's manufacture. The delivery addresses are located in Bedford, UK, and the contract period extends from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. The deadline for contract signing was on 30 March 2021, with the contract now active and overseen by the contracting authority and other involved NHS bodies across the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies capable of meeting specific technical requirements and demonstrating reliability in delivery schedules will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in this sector. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently manage supply chains and possess the capability to uphold rigorous quality standards will find advantageous positioning in responding to such healthcare-related tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine 2021

Notice Description

The provision of Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, deliveries will berequired from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. 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.

Options: Option to extend for up to an additional 9 months

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007886-2021
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
15 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
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) Limited

Further Information

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