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Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Department of Health and Social Care

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Oct 2021 at 14:33

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TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2021 at 11:09

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Award

23 Apr 2021 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently engaged in a tendering process for the "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on influenza vaccines. The contract location is Bedford, UK, with a significant volume requirement of 37,160 doses needed to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme in the UK. The procurement method employed here is a limited procedure, justified by the exclusive nature of the supplier’s licence, as there are no reasonable alternatives available. The latest updates on this process were recorded on 11th October 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses engaged in the production and supply of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Companies that specialise in healthcare products, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing influenza vaccines or similar biological products, would be well-positioned to participate. The exclusive licenses and specific demands highlighted in this tender underscore the unique market environment, suggesting that competitive advantage will be crucial for successful bidders in this highly specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Notice Description

Provision for a contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of additional doses of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, to be used to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme in the UK. The additional volume requirement is 37,160 doses of vaccine.

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 the vaccine, 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 the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025357-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 4-5 years
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

AstraZeneca

Further Information

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