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title: "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2019-08-19"
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# Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab7b1116-6bd8-4248-8d10-18ee9f1e8fde

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## Summary

The Department of Health has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine," aimed at supporting the seasonal influenza vaccination programme for children. This contract, classified under the goods category with the CPV code 33651660 (Influenza vaccines), had an active duration from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period officially concluding on 4 October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and vaccine distribution, particularly those capable of fulfilling previous contracts with extensive logistical requirements. Large established firms such as AstraZeneca UK Ltd have previously engaged in this procurement, highlighting the competitive nature of the contract. Businesses with a strong capability in healthcare and vaccine supply chains would be well-suited to compete in future bidding processes, as the nature of this contract demands reliability and expertise in the provision of specialised healthcare goods across a broad geographical area, including the UK and other territories.

## Notice

The provision for a live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, to be used to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme, which includes children. Deliveries will be required from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020 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/dd62f6c8-87d0-4483-8149-972380605778 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 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 | ASTRAZENECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2019 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd62f6c8-87d0-4483-8149-972380605778
- 5 Mar 2018 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd62f6c8-87d0-4483-8149-972380605778

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd62f6c8-87d0-4483-8149-972380605778
  19th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a541b5e2-746b-40ed-911e-2a97a0055a56
  Published OJEU award notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dccd362-0176-423f-b902-1bf16acf1d97
  Redacted Conditions of Contract CM/PHV/14/5433

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