--- title: "Inactivated flu vaccine 2018 season" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2020-02-06" --- # Inactivated flu vaccine 2018 season Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb6e51-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Department of Health, focusing on the supply of "Inactivated flu vaccine 2018 season". This contract is primarily categorized under the health sector, specifically in the goods category for general anti-infectives and vaccines. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals, with the initial tender period closing on 22nd January 2018. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for pharmaceutical companies and medical suppliers, particularly those specializing in vaccine production and distribution. As the contract can be extended for up to an additional two years, businesses equipped to meet the production and regulatory requirements for vaccines would be well-positioned to compete. This procurement reflects the ongoing demand for health services and vaccines in various delivery areas, including UK and overseas territories, thereby providing a broad scope for interested suppliers. ## Notice Inactivated influenza vaccine for administration to children eligible to receive influenza when live attenuated influenza vaccine is not suitable. The contract has the option to be extended on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11bbb47-2955-49bc-bfc8-97f39532a539 | | 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Award date | 8 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 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, CHESHIRE | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines ## Release History - 6 Feb 2020 at 11:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11bbb47-2955-49bc-bfc8-97f39532a539 - 8 Jan 2019 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11bbb47-2955-49bc-bfc8-97f39532a539 - 21 Mar 2018 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11bbb47-2955-49bc-bfc8-97f39532a539 - 18 Dec 2017 at 08:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a58e977-0df8-46bd-801e-2a40ec16ae86 - 15 Dec 2017 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a58e977-0df8-46bd-801e-2a40ec16ae86 - 15 Aug 2017 at 11:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff620a-3296-4b82-91ec-08a06572e937 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff620a-3296-4b82-91ec-08a06572e937 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11bbb47-2955-49bc-bfc8-97f39532a539 6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a58e977-0df8-46bd-801e-2a40ec16ae86 18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff620a-3296-4b82-91ec-08a06572e937 15th August 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d13e4b4-101a-4ce4-9807-c752459fb6f6 ITO documents_CM/PHV/15/5476 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/601e8ea6-d922-4cb2-a767-2a33b7676894 Published OJEU notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2adbee8-02d1-47b2-b34d-c2c3369ed15b Award docs_CM_PHV_15_5476 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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