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title: "Contract for supply of Hib-Men C vaccine"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Contract for supply of Hib-Men C vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659712c3-963f-473a-bbb8-a40a813dbbb8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of the Hib-Men C vaccine, a critical vaccine aimed at protecting against Haemophilus influenzae type B and meningitis C. The procurement process was initiated under a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication and has concluded with the award dated 8 October 2019. The contract, estimated to require up to 3,000,000 doses over two years, runs from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022, covering delivery across a range of locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the vaccine supply chain, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals and biological products. Suppliers with expertise in vaccine manufacturing and distribution, particularly larger organisations like GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, may find this contract beneficial, as it allows for substantial engagement in the national childhood immunisation programme. Businesses focusing on innovation within the healthcare sector stand to gain from similar future contracts by demonstrating capability in meeting high-volume supply requirements while adhering to stringent health regulations.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and meningitis C (MenC), to be used in the national childhood immunisation programme. The contracting authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract to be up to 3 000 000 doses. Deliveries will be required over a period of 2 years. Previously advised the market that a contract will be awarded for the supply of haemophilus influenza type b, meningococcal C vaccine (Hib/Men c), which has been concluded. VEAT reference : 2019/S 187-454780

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80a859a-7874-4624-9a39-3ed600b127d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| 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 AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 07:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80a859a-7874-4624-9a39-3ed600b127d1
- 27 Sep 2019 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80a859a-7874-4624-9a39-3ed600b127d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80a859a-7874-4624-9a39-3ed600b127d1
  17th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f249c83c-bd33-458c-8c87-48f31a81d7b1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50fe9d64-3326-4e49-90a8-cd44152964c1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f2440c4-07b4-4c91-adcb-1cc34b64e0d4
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