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Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Centrally Procured Vaccines - SARS-CoV-2 VACCINE SUPPLY AGREEMENT

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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09 Sep 2021 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Centrally Procured Vaccines - SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Supply Agreement," initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in the UK. This contract falls under the industry category of vaccines, specifically for the Covid-19 BNT162b2 Vaccine. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 10th August 2021 and is currently classified as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly those involved in vaccine production or supply. Companies with the capability to meet the technical requirements and delivery needs for centrally procured vaccines would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on securing vital public health supplies means that suppliers capable of providing innovative and efficient solutions in this domain may find substantial growth potential through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Centrally Procured Vaccines - SARS-CoV-2 VACCINE SUPPLY AGREEMENT

Notice Description

Procurement of the Covid-19 BNT162b2 Vaccine.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract to Pfizer is strictly necessary due to absence of competition for technical reasons. Regulation 32 (b)(ii).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02df25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022454-2021
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
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

PFIZER

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