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NP93827 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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09 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is buying seasonal influenza vaccines for NHS Scotland’s seasonal flu programme. The goods are divided into three patient groups: vaccines for people aged 65 and over; vaccines for people under 65; and vaccines for children aged six months to 17 years who cannot receive the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). Each lot is intended as a commitment contract with one supplier. The vaccines will be supplied for NHS Scotland’s programme across Scotland. This is a medicines supply opportunity, rather than a service or works contract.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic tender submission. The tender deadline and scheduled bid opening were 9 November 2026 at 12:00. Each contract is for 360 days, covering the 2027/28 flu programme. The estimated value is £13,708,000 for vaccines for people aged 65 and over, £5,200,000 for under-65s, and £292,000 for children aged six months to 17 years contraindicated to LAIV; the stated overall estimate is £19,000,000. Each lot is awarded separately to one supplier. Bids are scored 90% on price and 10% on delivery timetable; variants are not allowed. Suppliers bidding for the same vaccine in both the over-65 and under-65 lots can receive an award for only one of those lots. Bids must remain valid for 90 days.

This opportunity is suited to vaccine manufacturers and medicines suppliers able to supply MHRA-authorised seasonal influenza vaccines at the required scale and meet NHS Scotland’s delivery timetable. Bidders must hold a current UK Marketing Authorisation, with a PL, PLGB or PLPI number, for every medicine tendered. The bidder and any subcontractors must have valid BS EN ISO 9001 certification or an equivalent quality assurance certification. Products must meet MHRA guidance and National Patient Safety Agency guidelines for packaging and labelling. Suppliers must also demonstrate steps taken to understand the climate change emergency and how they will respond. Participation entails agreeing to support community benefits and describing recent or proposed benefits in Scotland, or confirming engagement with NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway. The contract includes a subcontract clause.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP93827 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Notice Description

Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine.

Lot Information

Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2027/28

Lot 1 - Supply of Influenza Vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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 the Lots. Full details of the goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Flu Vaccines for 6 months to 17 years for those contraindicated to LAIV as recommended by JCVI for the 2027/28 flu programme

Lot 3 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for 6 months to 17 years contraindicated to LAIV for NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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 2027/28

Lot 2 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Under 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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. Details of the goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566341
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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