---
title: "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a974"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-10-11"
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# Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a974

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently engaged in a tendering process for the "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on influenza vaccines. The contract location is Bedford, UK, with a significant volume requirement of 37,160 doses needed to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme in the UK. The procurement method employed here is a limited procedure, justified by the exclusive nature of the supplier’s licence, as there are no reasonable alternatives available. The latest updates on this process were recorded on 11th October 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses engaged in the production and supply of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Companies that specialise in healthcare products, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing influenza vaccines or similar biological products, would be well-positioned to participate. The exclusive licenses and specific demands highlighted in this tender underscore the unique market environment, suggesting that competitive advantage will be crucial for successful bidders in this highly specialised sector.

## Notice

Provision for a contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of additional doses of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, to be used to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme in the UK. The additional volume requirement is 37,160 doses of vaccine.

### 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/025357-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | ASTRAZENECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 13:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025357-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 10:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016455-2021
- 23 Apr 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008707-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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