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title: "Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e30509e-c348-4ad1-8f5d-e8f6aad30165"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e30509e-c348-4ad1-8f5d-e8f6aad30165

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender initiated by the Department of Health for the supply of rabies vaccine, a good classified under the CPV code for vaccines. Located in England, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, designed for contracts above threshold. The tender period concluded on 11 May 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and extend through to 31 March 2021. Despite the contract's active status, it is important to note that no award was ultimately made following the tender's conclusion.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and vaccine production to engage with a major government authority. Suppliers capable of meeting healthcare sector standards, particularly those involved in vaccine manufacture and distribution, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Although this specific contract did not result in an award, the visibility of such opportunities can serve as valuable market intelligence for companies aiming to expand their presence in public health contracts.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against rabies, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme.The Contracting Authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension to be up to 44 000 doses of vaccine. This notice is to make the market aware that there was no award made in relation to the tender opportunity for a contract to supply rabies vaccine; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac406e1-1a60-43f7-ad33-319d07e26c1d Additional information: Please note where this notice advises the date of "Date the contract was awarded" this is the date the OJEU award notice was dispatched for publication to advise that no award was made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d47d96-42bf-480a-aa1f-0957cf7e3950 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO AWARD MADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d47d96-42bf-480a-aa1f-0957cf7e3950

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d47d96-42bf-480a-aa1f-0957cf7e3950
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61debbb7-dbb9-4cc2-894c-fa0d7480e01d
  OJEU award notice - no award made

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac406e1-1a60-43f7-ad33-319d07e26c1d

## Provenance

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