Award

Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a procurement process for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine and other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland. This open tender, identified as NP30421, was initiated on 13th July 2021, with bids due by 12th August 2021. The contract has an estimated value of £1,000,000 and is to be awarded to a single supplier following the open procedure, focusing on quality and price as key criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical storage and distribution services, particularly those with the necessary licensing and certification, such as a valid Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and compliance with quality standards like ISO9001. Companies that excel in managing temperature-controlled products and have the capacity to handle large quantities would be well-placed to compete effectively in this process, contributing to their growth while supporting NHSScotland's public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy

Notice Description

This Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine & other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is awarded to a single supplier for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine and other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the twelve (12) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to thirty six (36) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660078
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 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
Gavin Armstrong, Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757499, +44 1698794410

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

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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