---
title: "Vaccines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e11"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES HEALTH BOARDS AND TRUSTS)"
published: "2024-12-09"
---

# Vaccines

Buyer: VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES HEALTH BOARDS AND TRUSTS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e11

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (on behalf of All Wales Health Boards and Trusts) involves an open procedure for the supply of vaccines. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. The competitive tender is at the awarding stage, with contracts awarded to suppliers GlaxoSmithKline and Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited. The contract value amounts to £888,686.64 and £268,171.04, respectively, and was signed on 9 December 2024. The delivery will take place in the UK region, and the procurement documents specified a comprehensive evaluation criteria including product quality, financial cost, social value, and price stability. The initial contract period starts from 1 February 2025 and ends on 31 January 2028, with a potential 12-month extension option.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for well-established pharmaceutical companies capable of ensuring consistent supply and maintaining high standards of product quality. The procurement process highlights the importance of competitive pricing, social value, and community benefits, which are critical factors in supplier selection. Businesses specialising in pharmaceutical distribution and manufacturing with a strong track record in delivering high-quality vaccines will be well-suited to compete. Participating businesses can leverage this tender to broaden their client base within the healthcare sector and secure long-term contracts that support sustained business growth.

## Notice

Vaccines

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Vaccines

Renewal: Retendered after 3 year contract with an option to extend for 12months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039554-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £897,469 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,156,857 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES HEALTH BOARDS AND TRUSTS) |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GLAXOSMITHKLINE; MERCK SHARP & DOHME (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039554-2024
- 17 Jul 2024 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022016-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
- https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

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