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Seasonal Influenza Vaccines 2025/2026

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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01 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, has progressed to the award stage of a public procurement process for Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for 2025/2026. The contract, valued at £5,166,140, has been granted to Seqirus UK Ltd, under a restricted procurement method. This initiative is part of the Medicinal Products Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at fulfilling vaccine needs in Northern Ireland. The procurement is categorised in the Pharmaceutical Products industry (CPV code 33600000) focusing on the delivery of goods. The final contract was signed on 2nd April 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, especially those with expertise in producing seasonal influenza vaccines. Companies with a strong track record in complying with Good Distribution Practices and meeting sustainable supply chain requirements will be well-suited to such contracts. Given the high-demand healthcare industry and region-specific emphasis, businesses that can provide stringent quality control, efficient delivery solutions, and innovative vaccine compositions could find this an ideal platform for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines 2025/2026

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of a range of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for the population of Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract 5551307 is established under the Medicinal Products Dynamic Purchasing System (131864). This contract is for a range of Seasonal Influenza vaccines for the population of Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,166,140 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pdrandops.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEQIRUS

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