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title: "Advance Purchase Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY"
published: "2021-10-20"
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# Advance Purchase Agreement

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bce5d4e8-1b71-447d-8732-7136ca1b157e

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is conducting a public procurement process for an Advance Purchase Agreement related to the Covid-19 Adjuvanted Pandemic Vaccine. This tender, initiated on 20th October 2021, is classified under the "Vaccines" category (CPV code: 33651600) and is currently at the award stage. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, particularly aimed at a limited value of £1 GBP. The contract period is set from 20th September 2021 to 31st December 2022, with the end date for this procurement variable depending on production and delivery circumstances.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine development and production. Given the nature of this contract, larger firms with ample resources and expertise in vaccine manufacturing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The focus on a single tender action suggests a streamlined process, indicating that this is an urgent requirement, making it imperative for interested companies to engage promptly.

## Notice

Procurement of the Covid-19 Adjuvanted Pandemic Vaccine. Additional information: Contract end date is being withheld on grounds that release would be contrary to public interest (Reg 50(6)(a)) and commercial sensitivity (Reg 50(6)(b) and (c)). The date is variable based on production and delivery. Given significant challenges to overcome, the end date may set unrealistic expectation for the public/market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a248232-fe64-4e20-b8b2-e39fadf3163e |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA; GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a248232-fe64-4e20-b8b2-e39fadf3163e
- 18 May 2021 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fcbe04-692d-408e-aefd-08dccdb2fbdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a248232-fe64-4e20-b8b2-e39fadf3163e
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fcbe04-692d-408e-aefd-08dccdb2fbdf
  18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09c33638-11e2-4c8b-88a3-580ecbe019db
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70478473-3470-4ef4-b41b-33a50f304a6b
  This link refers to the original notice that is corrected and superseded by this notice.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e711c3b5-a8ca-425d-91cc-69a0a5457c48

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