---
title: "Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c780"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c780.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-10-15"
---

# Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c780

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (known as NHS National Services Scotland) is overseeing a public procurement process aimed at the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccines and other products to community pharmacies across NHS Scotland. This tender, classified under storage and warehousing services, has a total estimated value of £1,000,000 and is currently in the active stage. The submission period for bids ended on 12 August 2021, with the award decision made shortly thereafter, on the same date. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain management, particularly those with the necessary licences and certifications, such as holding a valid Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and temperature-controlled storage capabilities. Businesses that can meet stringent regulatory requirements and provide high-quality service can position themselves strongly in this competitive landscape, contributing to public health outcomes while driving their growth within the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

This Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine & other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is awarded to a single supplier for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine and other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the twelve (12) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to thirty six (36) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025831-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AAH PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025831-2021
- 13 Jul 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016398-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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