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title: "Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660078"
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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: "2021-10-15"
---

# 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-r6ebe6-0000660078

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a procurement process for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine and other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland. This open tender, identified as NP30421, was initiated on 13th July 2021, with bids due by 12th August 2021. The contract has an estimated value of £1,000,000 and is to be awarded to a single supplier following the open procedure, focusing on quality and price as key criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical storage and distribution services, particularly those with the necessary licensing and certification, such as a valid Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and compliance with quality standards like ISO9001. Companies that excel in managing temperature-controlled products and have the capacity to handle large quantities would be well-placed to compete effectively in this process, contributing to their growth while supporting NHSScotland's public health initiatives.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430592 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Oct 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 | 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 | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430592
- 13 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421147

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421147
  Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy - This Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine & other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430592
  Storage and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and other Products to Community Pharmacy - This Contract is for the storage and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine & other products to community pharmacies across NHSScotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660078
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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