---
title: "Contract for the Supply of rotavirus vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdf24e6d-b3aa-4fd3-87d2-2fdd85ac5a9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-12-01"
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# Contract for the Supply of rotavirus vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdf24e6d-b3aa-4fd3-87d2-2fdd85ac5a9e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is the designated buyer in an open procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply of rotavirus vaccine," classified under the CPV code for vaccines. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a total contract value of £224 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2021 and run until 31 May 2025. This procurement process was initiated prior to 15 May 2020, with the first award announcement dated 18 September 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production or related medical supplies. Companies that can meet stringent health regulations and possess the capacity for large-scale production would be well-positioned to compete. Given the vital role of the rotavirus vaccine in public health and the large contract value, this could be an excellent opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

The provision of rotavirus vaccine to be used as part of the national childhood immunisation programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae849c3d-2596-498b-b7df-634c183ca6df |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,000,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGILE MEDICAL; GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae849c3d-2596-498b-b7df-634c183ca6df
- 1 Dec 2020 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d443f78b-bbcc-4f06-9de8-94a6e6bd2f84
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbde337-2615-449b-8b7d-e78b99e46cd8
- 16 Oct 2020 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213bb99d-1aad-4cb4-a925-84729176a068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae849c3d-2596-498b-b7df-634c183ca6df
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d443f78b-bbcc-4f06-9de8-94a6e6bd2f84
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbde337-2615-449b-8b7d-e78b99e46cd8
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213bb99d-1aad-4cb4-a925-84729176a068
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDjC/h4nTSrV4a6mcHbUOeL0S.YiLlOm3Q9MOsp362dn17yk
  Redacted GSK_Contract_CM_PHV_20_499_Rotavirus_vaccine
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDjD/KG.kXBqgrAReNSW1bH8PjVEdncvQnQ05ArjDGKnJ1j4
  Published CAN_CM_PHV_20_499

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