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title: "Contract for the supply of BCG vaccine"
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# Contract for the supply of BCG vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b98a42f4-7dba-4ca7-abf9-00a1be18ecaa

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## Summary

The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of BCG vaccine," aimed at providing a vaccine to protect against tuberculosis under the national immunisation programme. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically vaccines, and operates under an open procedure due to its value being above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 5 June 2017, with the contract period initially set to start on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2023, followed by an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This initiative serves England and various territories, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies involved in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, especially those with capabilities in the production and supply of vaccines. Businesses that can comply with the procurement criteria and demonstrate their capacity to deliver over the stipulated contract period would be well-suited to compete. With public health initiatives at its core, this contract is particularly relevant for larger suppliers given the scale and nature of the delivery requirements.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against tuberculosis, to be used in the national immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. Additional information: This publication is to notify the market of a current opportunity that exists to supply BCG vaccine. Attachments include a copy of the published OJEU notice along with the ITO documents that have been published via the Bravo e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367814f0-7cb0-4fc1-9d83-f3e81892316e |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | AJ VACCINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 16:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367814f0-7cb0-4fc1-9d83-f3e81892316e
- 18 May 2018 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367814f0-7cb0-4fc1-9d83-f3e81892316e
- 3 May 2017 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f772d36d-5de4-4e04-8b5d-835c98780442

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367814f0-7cb0-4fc1-9d83-f3e81892316e
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f772d36d-5de4-4e04-8b5d-835c98780442
  3rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1217ec7a-94b8-4633-a056-1055a23fb5d6
  OJEU_ITO Docs_BCG vaccine
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/605b8ab9-e494-4068-9a89-909678775962
  Award documents_CM_EMP_12_5392

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