Award

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

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

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Award

21 Mar 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for the supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Flu Programme. The procurement process culminated in the award of contracts to Seqirus UK Limited. The NHS Scotland's procurement process for the health sector aimed to secure required volumes and manufacturing capacity for the vaccines. Deadline for awarding contracts was February 2024 to meet manufacturing timelines and ensure vaccine availability for the upcoming flu season in Scotland.

This public tender for Seasonal Influenza Vaccines presents business opportunities primarily for suppliers in the healthcare sector. Businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, vaccine manufacturing, and healthcare logistics are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure adopted by NHS Scotland offers a transparent and competitive platform for businesses to engage with the public sector procurement market. Successful bidders are expected to comply with specific technical criteria, such as relevant certifications and quality standards, to ensure the supply of safe and effective vaccines for the designated age groups across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Notice Description

Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2024/25 Seasonal Flu Programme.

Lot Information

Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 65 years and above to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Influenza Vaccine for Persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 18 to 64 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Cell-culture Influenza Vaccine for children aged 6 months to 17 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25

Supply of cell-culture influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for children aged 6 months to 17 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 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, Rashida Rasool
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot, rashida.rasool@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756051

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEQIRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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