--- title: "Seasonal Influenza Vaccines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-03-21" --- # Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for the supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Flu Programme. The procurement process culminated in the award of contracts to Seqirus UK Limited. The NHS Scotland's procurement process for the health sector aimed to secure required volumes and manufacturing capacity for the vaccines. Deadline for awarding contracts was February 2024 to meet manufacturing timelines and ensure vaccine availability for the upcoming flu season in Scotland. This public tender for Seasonal Influenza Vaccines presents business opportunities primarily for suppliers in the healthcare sector. Businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, vaccine manufacturing, and healthcare logistics are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure adopted by NHS Scotland offers a transparent and competitive platform for businesses to engage with the public sector procurement market. Successful bidders are expected to comply with specific technical criteria, such as relevant certifications and quality standards, to ensure the supply of safe and effective vaccines for the designated age groups across Scotland. ## Notice Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2024/25 Seasonal Flu Programme. ### Lot Information Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25 Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 65 years and above to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Influenza Vaccine for Persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25 Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for adults aged 18 to 64 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Cell-culture Influenza Vaccine for children aged 6 months to 17 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2024/25 Supply of cell-culture influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for children aged 6 months to 17 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. This Lot is awarded as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501467 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 21 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501467 - 9 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496073 - 8 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495980 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495980 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines - Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2024/25 Seasonal Flu Programme. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501467 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines - Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2024/25 Seasonal Flu Programme. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753913 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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