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Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 Oct 2022 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking suppliers for a Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine. The procurement falls under the goods category of Vaccines. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Moderna Switzerland GmbH on 30th November 2021. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to extreme urgency brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender for the mRNA-1273 vaccine provides significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in vaccine manufacturing. Businesses capable of meeting urgent supply requirements and with experience in developing and delivering vaccines would be well-suited to compete. The award criteria are primarily based on price, offering competitive pricing as a key factor in supplier selection. Overall, this tender presents a crucial opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to contribute to the global efforts in combating the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

Supply agreement SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine

Notice Description

The procurement of the mRNA-1273 vaccine.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the mRNA-1273 vaccine. Additional information: Information on contract value is being withheld due to commercial sensitivity under Regulation 50(6)(b) and (c) as the publication of the price may enable competitors to calculate cost per dose. This will (i) commercially prejudice the supplier in its ongoing negotiations with other national governments; (ii) commercially prejudice the contracting authority in its ongoing negotiations with other vaccine vendors and (iii) impact fair competition between vaccine vendors . Contract end date is being withheld on grounds that release of the information would be contrary to public interest under Regulation 50(6)(a). The contract end date is variable based on production and delivery of the requirement. There are significant challenges to overcome and the end date may not be a true reflection, setting unrealistic expectation for the public and in the market. Provision of the contract term may provide valuable information to competitors that may impact negotiations or future competition in the market. Sub-contractor details are being withheld on grounds that release of the information would be contrary to public interest under Regulation 50(6)(a). This information is very sensitive given potential for targeting and disruption of the activities at the facilities which would be contrary to public interest as these activities are critical to success and delivery of the requirement. Please see linked the original notice published on Contracts Finder: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930d6c5-354d-44d0-8540-c134fe59aa0a

Procurement Information

The award of the contract to Moderna is strictly necessary for unforeseeable reasons of extreme urgency; i.e. the urgent requirement to find a viable vaccine to end the Covid-19 pandemic (Regulation 32(2)(c)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030205-2022
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
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 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

MODERNA SWITZERLAND

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