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NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB

Contact Name: Matt Thomas

Contact Email: matt.thomas@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312756000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
15900000.0 GBP
Published
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Deadline
10 Nov 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33600000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to NHS Scotland

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541211

Link Title: NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Link Description: Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to NHS Scotland

Lots

Lot Title: Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot Description: Lot 1 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 10,508,000.00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Timetable

Lot Title: NP93826 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Lot Description: Lot 3 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for 6m-17 years contraindicated to LAIV for NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Value: GBP 2,523,000.00

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Timetable

Lot Title: Flu Vaccines for Under-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2026/27

Lot Description: Lot 2 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Under 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2026/27 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier. Any Bidder that submits a bid for the same vaccine for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will only be eligible for award to one of those Lots. Full details of the Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Value: GBP 4,774,000.00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Timetable

Documents

Document Title: NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Document Description: Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to NHS Scotland

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