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Influenza 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

11 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of influenza vaccines. The title of the tender is "Influenza Vaccines," and it falls under the health industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with contracts signed on 1st April 2019, valued at £3,399,000 for the Fluad vaccine and £2,849,000 for the Flucelvax vaccine. Deliveries are to be made to OM Movianto, located at Haydock, UK, for use across NHS Scotland's annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of health-related goods, particularly those specialising in vaccines. Given that Seqirus UK Limited is currently the sole supplier for this contract, businesses that can offer competitive alternatives or enhancements in vaccine formulations may find a favourable position to enter the market. Engaging in health sector procurement not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to public health initiatives, making it appealing for companies seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Influenza Vaccines

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine (Fluad) and cell-culture based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Flucelvax) to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme in General Practices and Hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

NP93819b Flucelvax

This procurement is for the supply of cell-culture based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Flucelvax) for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme in General Practices and Hospitals across NHS Scotland.

NP93819a Fluad

This procurement is for the supply of adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine (Fluad) for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme in General Practices and Hospitals across NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

Seqirus UK Ltd are currently the sole supplier of adjuvanted trivalent, and cell-culture based quadrivalent, influenza vaccines for which no direct competition exists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576227
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£6,248,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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