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Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 12:35

Award Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (known as NHS National Services Scotland) is overseeing a public procurement process aimed at the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccines and other products to community pharmacies across NHS Scotland. This tender, classified under storage and warehousing services, has a total estimated value of £1,000,000 and is currently in the active stage. The submission period for bids ended on 12 August 2021, with the award decision made shortly thereafter, on the same date. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain management, particularly those with the necessary licences and certifications, such as holding a valid Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and temperature-controlled storage capabilities. Businesses that can meet stringent regulatory requirements and provide high-quality service can position themselves strongly in this competitive landscape, contributing to public health outcomes while driving their growth within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy

Notice Description

This Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine & other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is awarded to a single supplier for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine and other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the twelve (12) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to thirty six (36) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c780
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025831-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAH Pharmaceuticals

Further Information

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