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NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

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 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh. The tender, titled "NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine," falls under the health industry category and involves the supply of influenza vaccines for the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, with the contract valued at GBP 15,900,000. The process reached the award stage on 22 January 2026, with supply contracts signed on 18 December 2025. The tender addressed health needs across the UK region of Scotland (UKM) and was divided into three lots, focusing on different age demographics for flu vaccinations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of healthcare and pharmaceutical goods, particularly those specialising in vaccines. With separate contracts awarded for different age groups—over 65s and under 65s—businesses catering to public health requirements can benefit from consistent demand driven by annual flu vaccination programmes. Ideal candidates would be large-scale manufacturers with established quality and technical credentials, such as a valid UK Marketing Authorisation approved by the MHRA, and those able to offer competitive pricing backed by thorough quality assurance schemes like BS EN ISO 9001 certification. Businesses committed to delivering within the NHS framework can further enhance their market position and contribute to Scotland's healthcare objectives.

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Notice Title

NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Notice Description

Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot 1 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

NP93826 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Lot 3 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for 6m-17 years contraindicated to LAIV for NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Flu Vaccines for Under-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot 2 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Under 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547778
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,805,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,824,514 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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
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

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