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Award

21 Mar 2024 at 12:14

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2024 at 15:40

Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an accelerated timeline due to the need to secure required volumes and manufacturing capacity by February. The procurement involved multiple lots for different age groups, with active contracts awarded to Seqirus UK Limited for each lot.

This tender for Seasonal Influenza Vaccines offers opportunities for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly suppliers of influenza vaccines with valid UK Marketing Authorisation. Potential contractors must comply with technical criteria and quality standards set by the MHRA. The buying organisation, NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, governed by public law in the health sector, is the central purchasing body for this procurement process, ensuring transparency and compliance with public sector procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Notice Description

Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2024/25 Seasonal Flu Programme.

Lot Information

Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 65 years and above to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Influenza Vaccine for Persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 18 to 64 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Cell-culture Influenza Vaccine for children aged 6 months to 17 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of cell-culture influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for children aged 6 months to 17 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009171-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 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
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Seqirus UK Limited

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