Award

Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Supemtek)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Supemtek) was conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender, initiated as a limited procurement method without prior publication, reached a complete status with an award issued to Aventis Pharma Ltd t/a Sanofi. The procurement was valued at £2,257,600 and the contract was signed on 30th August 2021, for the purpose of supporting the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme in NHS Scotland.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine supply and related goods. Although Aventis Pharma was the sole supplier in this instance due to a lack of competition for the specific vaccine, other businesses focusing on health products, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical logistics could potentially benefit from future tenders in this domain. Engaging with the NHS procurement team may provide insights into upcoming opportunities and allow companies to establish competitive bids for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Supemtek)

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Supemtek) to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Supemtek) for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

Procurement Information

Aventis Pharma t/a Sanofi are currently the only supplier of recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Supemtek) for which no direct competition exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663319
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429967
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
£2,257,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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
Marta Siwek, Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
marta.siwek@nhs.scot, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+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

AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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