---
title: "Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650133"
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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"
---

# Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650133

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), focuses on supplying a cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme. This procurement, classified under the health industry category, is located in Edinburgh and is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £10 million, was signed on 9 April 2021, and the procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, as Seqirus UK Limited is recognised as the sole supplier for this vaccine. Interested parties should be aware that the delivery is set to occur at the Movianto facility in Haydock.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those engaged in the manufacture or supply of pharmaceutical products and vaccines. Companies that specialise in innovative medical supplies or have capabilities in biopharmaceuticals would be particularly well-suited to compete, should future opportunities arise in this area. As the tender has been awarded, potential entrants should also focus on understanding the regulatory framework and conditions set by the NHS to better prepare for similar future contracts.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.

### Procurement Information

Seqirus UK Limited are currently the sole supplier of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines for which no

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413375 |
| 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 | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | SEQIRUS |

## 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=APR413375
- 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=APR411720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411720
  Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine - This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine to NHSScotland for use in the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413375
  Cell-based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine - This procurement is for the supply of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine 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-r6ebe6-0000650133

## Provenance

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