---
title: "Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650132"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-04-29"
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# Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650132

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), involves the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines for NHS Scotland's annual seasonal immunisation programme. This limited tender is complete and centred in Edinburgh, with final contract signed on 9 April 2021. The contract, valued at £5,000, was awarded to Aventis Pharma Ltd t/a Sanofi, as they are the only supplier permitted to provide this vaccine for patients aged 6 months and older in the UK. The relevant procurement details can be found under the award notice for this contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those specializing in vaccines and medical supplies. Companies capable of providing egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines or similar products may find a niche in meeting the health needs outlined by NHS Scotland. As this process was conducted without prior competition, it is particularly suited for established suppliers with proven capabilities in providing licensed medical goods within the UK market.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

### Procurement Information

Aventis Pharma t/a Sanofi are currently the only supplier with egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine licenced for use in the UK from age 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413373 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 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 | £5,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413373
- 9 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411722

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411722
  Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine - This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413373
  Egg-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine - This procurement is for the supply of egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine, suitable for use from age 6 months, to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650132

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