Award

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Award

13 Jan 2025 at 10:43

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the supply of seasonal influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2025/26 seasonal flu programme. The procurement process, using an open procedure, included an accelerated timetable due to the urgent need to secure the required volumes from vaccine manufacturers before December. The contract covers the delivery of influenza vaccines specifically for adults aged 65 years and above, as well as for individuals aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by the JCVI. The contract, valued at approximately £14.5 million, was awarded on 9th January 2025 to Seqirus UK Limited and involves the delivery of goods to a designated storage and distribution provider in the UK region of Scotland (UKM).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply industry, specifically those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies with expertise in maintaining stringent quality standards, such as possessing valid UK Marketing Authorisations and certifications like BS EN ISO 9001, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. By securing a contract with NHS Scotland, suppliers can achieve substantial business growth and long-term partnerships, particularly in ensuring public health preparedness and response. The tender also underscores the importance of community benefits and corporate social responsibility, encouraging suppliers to engage in community benefit initiatives through the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Notice Description

Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2025/26 seasonal flu programme.

Lot Information

Influenza Vaccines for persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26

Supply of cell-based trivalent influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.

Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26

Supply of adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority awards this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Cell-based Influenza Vaccine for children aged 6 months to 17 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26

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 2025/26 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b34b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000988-2025
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
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,225,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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
Laura Ferguson
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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