Contract Notice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines. This system will create a pre-qualified pool of suppliers who can be called upon to bid on future vaccine tenders over a period of four years, from 2024 to 2028.

The annual requirement for COVID-19 vaccines will be determined by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and UKHSA based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Suppliers joining the DPS must be capable of providing a range of vaccine types suitable for different age groups and risk profiles.

The total value of procurements through the DPS is estimated at £1 billion (excluding VAT), representing the maximum potential spend over the four-year period. It is important to note that UKHSA is not obligated to conduct any further tenders or purchase a minimum volume of vaccines through the DPS. Suppliers interested in joining the DPS must apply via the Atamis eTendering system. Only suppliers accepted onto the DPS will be eligible to bid on future vaccine tenders.

The Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for product(s) indicated for protection from COVID-19 for future immunisation campaigns. The duration of the DPS will be for 4 years (2024-2028).

UKHSA anticipates a requirement over the period 2024 to 2028 for the supply of product(s) indicated for protection from COVID-19. The annual requirement for COVID-19 vaccines will be determined by DHSC and UKHSA policy following advice from the JCVI as to which cohorts should be included in an upcoming immunisation programme.

UKHSA is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") to provide a flexible route to market as a means of meeting the requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. The potential total value of the procurements (in aggregate) that may be placed with one (1) or more potential providers in aggregate within the DPS is [£1 billion] (excluding VAT).

No commitment is made to conducting any further call for competition nor for procuring any minimum volume or value of goods by UKHSA in setting up this DPS. The DPS provides potential providers with a means to take part in future tenders.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified suppliers to join the DPS in order to participate in future tender opportunities. Only those suppliers whose DPS application has been approved and who have been accepted on to the DPS at the time an ITT is issued will be eligible to submit a tender.

Full information on the qualifying criteria and how to apply is available from the Atamis eTendering system; https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Potential suppliers are encouraged to submit their DPS application as early as possible in advance of an anticipated call off procurement, as only those suppliers who have been accepted onto the DPS at the point at which an ITT is issued will be eligible to submit a tender.

Applications to the DPS must be made via the Atamis system https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome. If you do not already have an account you can easily register for one via the same link. You will then be able to search for this opportunity and access the application documents.
Please note that all correspondence relating to this opportunity must be conducted through the Atamis system.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: Yes

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To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Please note the Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the supporting documents for timelines.