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NP93823b Cell-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 Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has completed the procurement process for the "NP93823b Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine" in the Health industry category. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is now in the contract award phase, with Seqirus UK Limited being the awarded supplier of the vaccine. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the deadline for the contract award was on May 5th, 2023.

This tender for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine by NHS National Services Scotland offers opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the Health sector. Seqirus UK Limited was selected as the sole supplier given the technical reasons for the absence of competition. Businesses in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries that can provide specialised and high-quality vaccines are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The awarded contract is currently active, and interested economic operators should be aware of the legal basis for dispute resolution outlined in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Title

NP93823b Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for use in the NHS Scotland 2023/24 Seasonal Flu Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for use in the NHS Scotland 2023/24 Seasonal Flu Programme.

Procurement Information

Seqirus UK Limited are the sole supplier of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726949
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478777
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
£10,824,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20232 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
Ruaridh Armitage
Contact Email
ruaridh.armitage@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

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

SEQIRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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