Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Laura Ferguson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Seasonal Influenza Vaccines
Reference number
NP93825
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of influenza vaccines for use in the NHS Scotland 2025/26 seasonal flu programme.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £14,900,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Goods should be delivered to the Authority's nominated storage and distribution provider. Details will be shared with successful Contractor(s) following contract award.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The Authority awards this Lot as a Commitment Contract to a single supplier.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Schedule / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Influenza Vaccines for persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Goods should be delivered to the Authority's nominated storage and distribution provider. Details will be shared with successful Contractor(s) following contract award.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of cell-based trivalent influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland for use in the 2024/25 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Schedule / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Vaccine manufacturers have advised that Contracts for supply of flu vaccines for the 2025/26 flu programme must be awarded no later than
December to secure the required volumes/capacity with their manufacturing sites.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035479
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Influenza Vaccines for persons aged 18 to 64 years, as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seqirus UK Limited
Gaskill Road, Speke
Liverpool
L24 9GR
Telephone
+44 1628647500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,670,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Influenza Vaccine for adults aged 65 years and above as recommended by JCVI for 2025/26
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seqirus UK Limited
Gaskill Road, Speke
Liverpool
L24 9GR
Telephone
+44 1628647500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £9,230,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.7 [and within all Lots] cover the twelve (12) month contract duration.
(SC Ref:786125)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the contract has been entered into will not affect the contract unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the contract has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.