---
title: "Contract for supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine(recombinant, adjuvanted)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028aac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-01-15"
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# Contract for supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine(recombinant, adjuvanted)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028aac

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the healthcare industry, and is located in Bedford, UK. The contract has been awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the exclusive nature of the supplier's licence. The contract duration is from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The contract value is £66,131,483, with the signing date on 16 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those involved in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that have the capacity to deliver compliant products at scale and possess the necessary licensure will be well-suited to compete, especially since the award criteria focus on quality and delivery alongside cost considerations. The exclusivity of the supplier underlines the need for innovative solutions and potential partnerships for businesses looking to engage in future health-related procurement projects.

## Notice

The provision of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine(recombinant, adjuvanted)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine(recombinant, adjuvanted) deliveries will be required from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months.

Options: The contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 24 months

### Procurement Information

There is only one supplier with an exclusive global licence to manufacture and distribute this vaccine which is licensed and approved for use in the UK and due to the functions of the vaccine, there is no reasonable alternative or substitute, therefore using the negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000854-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,131,483 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000854-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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