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title: "Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea718a21-658b-429f-b5b0-6272f650a0f3"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea718a21-658b-429f-b5b0-6272f650a0f3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine, aimed at supporting the national immunisation programme. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for vaccines, was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will conclude on 30th June 2020, with the tender period having ended on 15th February 2019. This project is applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, particularly those with expertise in vaccine production and delivery systems. Given the scale of the required supply—up to 1,500,000 doses—companies that are capable of large-scale manufacturing and have a robust distribution network would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses involved in public health initiatives may find this tender relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

The supply of human papillomavirus vaccine, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. The Contracting Authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract to be up to 1 500 000 doses of vaccine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617a2010-0354-46a0-935a-0be7865b79dc |
| 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 | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 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 AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | MERCK, SHARP AND DOHME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 17 May 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617a2010-0354-46a0-935a-0be7865b79dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617a2010-0354-46a0-935a-0be7865b79dc
  17th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad952c0e-79a5-43c7-a56d-c36822bf481d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a94b48ea-4d6d-420e-b869-87ca46522ec4
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