---
title: "Contract for the supply of pneumococcal vaccine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# Contract for the supply of pneumococcal vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96680ac8-cb09-4349-8d09-6fb03184292d

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## Summary

The Department of Health has completed a procurement process for the supply of pneumococcal vaccine, aimed at protecting against invasive Pneumococcal disease as part of the national childhood immunisation programme. The tender involved a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on 3 April 2017. The contract was awarded on 6 September 2017, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2018 and running until 31 March 2020, potentially extendable for an additional 24 months. Delivery addresses for the vaccine include various regions in the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies and suppliers of medical goods, particularly those with expertise in vaccine production and distribution. As the contract was not open to small or medium-sized enterprises, larger entities with the capacity to meet the stringent requirements and delivery schedules outlined in the tender are best positioned to participate. Suppliers who can offer robust logistical support and have experience working with government health programmes may find this contract especially advantageous for fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against invasive Pneumococcal disease, to be used in the national childhood immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a772-82e6-4190-8b1e-4cdc67a000ac |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PFIZER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a772-82e6-4190-8b1e-4cdc67a000ac
- 30 Jan 2018 at 11:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a772-82e6-4190-8b1e-4cdc67a000ac
- 5 Oct 2017 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a772-82e6-4190-8b1e-4cdc67a000ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a772-82e6-4190-8b1e-4cdc67a000ac
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcd817b9-b1f0-4a40-9220-43f1ca5a92ff
  Award documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/413b3f78-76a0-4775-8a0a-3f28a88c23af
  Award documentation

## Provenance

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