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title: "ADVANCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 VACCINE"
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# ADVANCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 VACCINE

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a729a261-0c43-4942-b8c2-b7e6cff79857

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Advance Purchase Agreement for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Vaccine" was initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code for vaccines, was completed on 14 January 2021. It was procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract start date of 15 January 2021 and an end date set for 31 December 2021, although it is subject to variable conditions based on production and delivery requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and vaccine development sectors, particularly those with innovative capabilities in vaccine production. Companies that are established suppliers of medical products or those with the capability to scale operations quickly may find potential for growth in collaboration or competition with the awarded supplier, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, which has experience in large-scale vaccine development and distribution.

## Notice

Procurement of Janssen's vaccine candidate Ad26.COV2-S.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97f8992-b918-4973-9e38-9eb42e6f73a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97f8992-b918-4973-9e38-9eb42e6f73a8
- 9 Apr 2021 at 13:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97f8992-b918-4973-9e38-9eb42e6f73a8
- 12 Feb 2021 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97f8992-b918-4973-9e38-9eb42e6f73a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97f8992-b918-4973-9e38-9eb42e6f73a8
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5dabc54e-5f41-4d37-8dfd-968dc0a98f6f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/10d8530a-48a6-42de-982b-e1c8618aa877

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