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NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

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 Jan 2026 at 09:44

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines to NHS Scotland has been awarded to Seqirus UK Limited. Contracted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), this procurement falls under the Pharmaceutical products industry category. Two active contracts, signed on 18th December 2025, cater to the provision of vaccines for both over-65s and under-65s as recommended by the JCVI for the 2026/27 flu season. Delivered to the UKM region, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure aimed at benefiting from competitive pricing and quality. This contract highlights NHS Scotland’s commitment to ensuring public health through preventative measures, with a total combined value of approximately £14.8 million.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for pharma companies capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery criteria. The tender prioritises 90% on price and 10% on delivery timetable, inviting competitive businesses with a robust logistical framework to supply the required vaccines. While SMEs had the opportunity to engage, the sole award to Seqirus UK Limited indicates the demand for well-established players in the industry with proven delivery capabilities and necessary certifications like BS EN ISO 9001. Thus, the procurement serves as a pivotal entry point for large-scale suppliers looking to enhance their footprint within Scotland’s healthcare sector while contributing to vital public health objectives.

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Notice Title

NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Notice Description

Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot 1 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

NP93826 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Lot 3 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for 6m-17 years contraindicated to LAIV for NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 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.

Flu Vaccines for Under-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot 2 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Under 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005591-2026
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,805,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,824,514 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months 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
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
1
Supplier Name

SEQIRUS

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