---
title: "Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a63f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-04-15"
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# Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine 2021

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a63f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care focuses on the provision of the Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, classified under the CPV code for vaccines. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior public competition due to the exclusive licensing of the vaccine's manufacture. The delivery addresses are located in Bedford, UK, and the contract period extends from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. The deadline for contract signing was on 30 March 2021, with the contract now active and overseen by the contracting authority and other involved NHS bodies across the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies capable of meeting specific technical requirements and demonstrating reliability in delivery schedules will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in this sector. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently manage supply chains and possess the capability to uphold rigorous quality standards will find advantageous positioning in responding to such healthcare-related tenders.

## Notice

The provision of Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, deliveries will berequired from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. Additional information: Value - this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The authority is not publishing the value so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

Options: Option to extend for up to an additional 9 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 thevaccine, 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 thePublic Contracts Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007886-2021 |
| 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 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | MERCK SHARPE AND DOHME (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007886-2021

## 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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