Award

Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), involves the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines for NHS Scotland's annual seasonal immunisation programme. This limited tender is complete and centred in Edinburgh, with final contract signed on 9 April 2021. The contract, valued at £5,000, was awarded to Aventis Pharma Ltd t/a Sanofi, as they are the only supplier permitted to provide this vaccine for patients aged 6 months and older in the UK. The relevant procurement details can be found under the award notice for this contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those specializing in vaccines and medical supplies. Companies capable of providing egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines or similar products may find a niche in meeting the health needs outlined by NHS Scotland. As this process was conducted without prior competition, it is particularly suited for established suppliers with proven capabilities in providing licensed medical goods within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

Procurement Information

Aventis Pharma t/a Sanofi are currently the only supplier with egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine licenced for use in the UK from age 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413373
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
£5,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20214 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

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
+44 1312756725

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
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

AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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