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title: "Contract for the supply of meningococcal B vaccine"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2018-01-25"
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# Contract for the supply of meningococcal B vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5351675-869c-44f9-8be6-128c891bcc9a

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## Summary

The Department of Health has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a meningococcal B vaccine, intended for use in the national childhood immunisation programme. This procurement was classified under the industry category of vaccines and took place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2018 and conclude on 31st May 2022, with the tender period having ended on 23rd November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with capabilities in vaccine production or related goods. Companies experienced in supply chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and large-scale manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by expanding their footprint in the public health sector and potentially securing further government contracts in the future.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against meningococcal B, to be used in the national childhood immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over a period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad49de91-9648-4a0e-a66e-ef59b8893929 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| 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 | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad49de91-9648-4a0e-a66e-ef59b8893929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad49de91-9648-4a0e-a66e-ef59b8893929
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d78be5f-3253-44ab-8719-501377bba263
  Award docs_CM/PHV/15/5477

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