---
title: "Contract for the supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine"
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buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT"
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# Contract for the supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fff1a1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Contract for the supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine' has been completed, managed by the COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT, located in Runcorn, England. The contract was classified under the CPV code 33651000, pertaining to general anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines. This open procedure initiated a tendering phase including a deadline on 17 February 2016, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2017 and set to conclude on 31 March 2019. The award for this contract was made on 14 July 2016 to Sanofi Pasteur MSD Ltd.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and vaccine supply sectors. With a requirement for a substantial supply of shingles vaccine over two years, suppliers capable of handling large-scale vaccine delivery and adherence to national immunisation programme standards would be particularly well-suited. Participation in such government contracts can enhance business visibility and growth prospects in the healthcare market.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against herpes zoster, to be used in the national immunisation programme,and deliveries will be required over a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb59f969-b3ff-4a2e-9e60-0c53b5c1445d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT |
| 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, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANOFI PASTEUR MSD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb59f969-b3ff-4a2e-9e60-0c53b5c1445d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb59f969-b3ff-4a2e-9e60-0c53b5c1445d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb59f969-b3ff-4a2e-9e60-0c53b5c1445d
  22nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2e727a0-5125-46a4-ac3d-a95290988acc
  OJEU and ITO documents_herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f8a3bb76-9708-4101-ac8a-36f988f25dff
  Award information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f4513a6-7242-4963-829f-492d4544f515
  OJEU and ITO documents_herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6f13237-9714-498e-8f08-309f332c02ea
  AWARD DOCUMENTS_CM/PHV/13/5407
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/33a9a0a5-9b0e-4d8f-8d2f-80dcd7645034
  Award information

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