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NP42425 Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 08:27

Tender

02 May 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies vaccines. This procurement, under contract ID 050711-2025, was executed through an open procedure aimed at setting up a framework agreement for pharmaceutical products. The contract has been awarded to GlaxoSmithKline and Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd and involves the supply of vaccines to NHS Scotland as outlined under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement, initially initiated on 2nd May 2025, aimed to encourage participants to contribute to community benefits in addition to delivering on the main requirements. The key milestone includes signing the contract on 15th July 2025, with an overall contract value of approximately GBP 3.4 million. The contract was observed to include electronic submission and invoicing policies, illustrating modern procurement practices.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of pharmaceutical products to collaborate with NHS Scotland, potentially increasing their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector. The focus on pharmaceuticals implies that businesses with a strong background in logistics, pricing efficiency, and community engagement are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, companies with expertise in MHRA compliance and a proactive approach towards environmental sustainability and ISO 9001 certification will find this framework agreement a strong avenue for growth. The inclusion of community benefit clauses further prompts businesses to not only fulfil contractual obligations but also partake in value-driven engagement, enhancing corporate reputation and local community ties.

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Notice Title

NP42425 Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines

Notice Description

Supply of Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Notice for Goods - Framework without Lots - Supply of Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies vaccines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single supplier framework per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050711-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,404,952 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Michael Welsh
Contact Email
michael.welsh2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
2
Supplier Names

GLAXOSMITHKLINE

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

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