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NP45723 Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines & Other Products

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is the buying organisation for a public procurement tender with the title "NP45723 Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines & Other Products" in the services industry category. The procurement is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is at the tender phase with key dates including the bid opening on 16th February 2023. More details can be found on the NSS procurement website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in storage and distribution services, particularly those with experience in handling seasonal influenza vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Economic operators competing for this contract need to meet specific technical and insurance criteria, including possessing a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation Human (WDA(H)), certification of BS EN ISO9001, and maintaining temperature-controlled storage capacities. The contract also includes community benefit requirements, emphasizing the support for community development in Scotland. Potential contractors should engage with the NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway for further information and compliance.

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Notice Title

NP45723 Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines & Other Products

Notice Description

This Public Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccines and other products to sites across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority seeks to award a Public Contract to a single supplier to provide storage and distribution services for seasonal influenza vaccines and other products to all noted Participating Authorities. Full detail of the Contract requirements can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended at the sole discretion of the Authority for period(s) of up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Contract is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498226
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
Not specified

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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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