NP42425 Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

02 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NP42425 Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines" has been managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland. This project, involving the supply of vaccines, falls under the health industry category. The contract covers entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, with delivery locations specified in the UKM region. The procurement method was an open procedure, and it has progressed through the award stage. Notably, the contract is valued at £3,404,952 and was signed on 15th July 2025, with an estimated four-year duration, completing the tender phase that ended on 3rd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those large-scale suppliers like GlaxoSmithKline and Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd, who were awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and with a robust logistics framework would find this contract beneficial for growth. The open procurement procedure allows diverse participation, but it requires firms to meet specific quality controls under UK regulations. Companies adept at meeting stringent pharmaceutical regulations and those that offer quality and competitive pricing strategies stand the best chance of success. Additionally, firms equipped to provide community benefits in cooperation with NHS Scotland can leverage these requirements for strategic business expansion and social impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP42425 Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines

Notice Description

Supply of Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies Vaccines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Notice for Goods - Framework without Lots - Supply of Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid and Rabies vaccines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single supplier framework per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797181
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,404,952 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

GlaxoSmithKline

Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd

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