✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 9 Oct 2026, 10:25.
Opportunity overview
Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine.
Classification
CPV33600000 — Pharmaceutical products
Lots
Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2027/28£13.7m
Flu Vaccines for Under-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2027/28£5.2m
Flu Vaccines for 6 months to 17 years for those contraindicated to LAIV as recommended by JCVI for the 2027/28 flu programme£292k
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information, a summary of the reasons why the economic operators was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued, or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the framework agreement has been entered into will not affect the framework agreement 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 framework agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.
Legal basis
Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
33600000
Description
Pharmaceutical products
Lot Details
Submission Method
electronicSubmission
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any situation referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Applies To
supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
(a) Potential Framework Participants must be able to demonstrate the existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation (PL, PLGB, or PLPI number) that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Medicines at the date of submission of the tender/start date of the Framework Agreement.
(b) Potential Framework Participants and any sub-contractor(s) must possess valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent.
(c) All tendered Goods must comply with the MHRA best Practice Guidance on Labelling and Packaging and the National Patient Safety Agency ("NPSA") Guidelines on Packaging and Labelling on pack design.
(d) Potential Framework Participants are required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond.
Minimum
(a) Confirmation of existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation (PL, PLGB, PLPI number) that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Medicines at the date of submission of the tender/start date of the Framework Agreement should be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under the Technical and Professional ability: Quality Control.
(b) Confirmation of the existence of valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent. Confirmation of such certification should be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under the Quality Assurance Schemes.
Applies To
supplier
Covered By
GPA
Tender Period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Submission terms
Languages
en
Bid Validity Period
Duration In Days
90
Expected award period
Starts
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Bid Opening
Date
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Contract terms
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Flu Vaccines for Over-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2027/28
Description
Lot 1 - Supply of Influenza Vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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 the Lots. Full details of the goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Name
Delivery Timetable
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
90
Value
Amount
13,708,000
Currency
GBP
Contract period
Duration In Days
360
Submission terms
Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
3
Title
Flu Vaccines for 6 months to 17 years for those contraindicated to LAIV as recommended by JCVI for the 2027/28 flu programme
Description
Lot 3 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for 6 months to 17 years contraindicated to LAIV for NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Name
Delivery Timetable
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
90
Value
Amount
292,000
Currency
GBP
Contract period
Duration In Days
360
Submission terms
Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
2
Title
Flu Vaccines for Under-65s as recommended by JCVI for 2027/28
Description
Lot 2 - Supply of influenza vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Under 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 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. Details of the goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Name
Delivery Timetable
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
90
Value
Amount
5,200,000
Currency
GBP
Contract period
Duration In Days
360
Submission terms
Variant Policy
notAllowed
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33600000
Description
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
3
Related Lot
3
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33600000
Description
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
2
Related Lot
2
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33600000
Description
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKM
Published documents
Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Buyer, suppliers and contacts
Organisation 1
Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Id
GB-FTS-179412
Identifier
Legal Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
095463-2026tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
PSD Scotland is seeking suppliers of seasonal influenza vaccines for the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The tender is open and split into three lots covering over-65s, under-65s, and patients aged 6 months to 17 years who are contraindicated to LAIV.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to supply JCVI-recommended influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland. Each lot is intended to be awarded as a commitment contract to one supplier. A bidder offering the same vaccine for Lots 1 and 2 can be awarded only one of those lots.
Key points identified
Product requirementInfluenza vaccines recommended by JCVI for the relevant cohort and the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.Evidence: Each lot description specifies supply of influenza vaccines 'as recommended by JCVI' for its stated patient cohort.
Tender documentationFull goods and volume details are contained in the ITT documents; details are not supplied in the source data.Evidence: Lots 1 and 3 state that full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents; Lot 2 states that details are within the ITT documents.
Economic selection criteriaUnknown.Evidence: A document record of type 'economicSelectionCriteria' is present, but no title, URL or content is supplied.
96% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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PSD Scotland is seeking suppliers of seasonal influenza vaccines for the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme. The tender is open and split into three lots covering over-65s, under-65s, and patients aged 6 months to 17 years who are contraindicated to LAIV.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to supply JCVI-recommended influenza vaccines to NHS Scotland. Each lot is intended to be awarded as a commitment contract to one supplier. A bidder offering the same vaccine for Lots 1 and 2 can be awarded only one of those lots.
Key deliverables
Supply influenza vaccines for people aged over 65 (Lot 1).
Supply influenza vaccines for people aged under 65 (Lot 2).
Supply influenza vaccines for patients aged 6 months to 17 years contraindicated to LAIV (Lot 3).
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Product requirement
96% confidence
Influenza vaccines recommended by JCVI for the relevant cohort and the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.
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Each lot description specifies supply of influenza vaccines 'as recommended by JCVI' for its stated patient cohort.
Tender documentation
99% confidence
Full goods and volume details are contained in the ITT documents; details are not supplied in the source data.
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Lots 1 and 3 state that full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents; Lot 2 states that details are within the ITT documents.
Economic selection criteria
99% confidence
Unknown.
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A document record of type 'economicSelectionCriteria' is present, but no title, URL or content is supplied.
Lot 1 and Lot 2 cross-lot restriction
99% confidence
A bidder submitting the same vaccine for both Lots 1 and 2 is eligible for award of only one of those lots.
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Lots 1 and 2 descriptions both state this restriction.
SME suitability
100% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
100% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Total stated maximum value
99% confidence
GBP 19,000,000.
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Process value_max is 19000000 GBP.
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
GBP 13,708,000.
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Lot 1 value_amount is 13708000 GBP.
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
GBP 5,200,000.
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Lot 2 value_amount is 5200000 GBP.
Lot 3 value
99% confidence
GBP 292,000.
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Lot 3 value_amount is 292000 GBP.
Contract model
98% confidence
Commitment contract, with one supplier intended per lot.
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Each lot description states that the authority intends to award the lot as a commitment contract to a single supplier.
Delivery
Delivery region
91% confidence
UKM (Scotland); no more specific delivery location is provided.
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The delivery location record gives region UKM and no locality, postal code or country.
Programme
99% confidence
2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.
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All lot descriptions refer to use in the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu Programme.
Contract dates
100% confidence
Unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open.
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display_status is 'open' and source_status is 'active'.
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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procurement_method is 'open' and procurement_method_details is 'Open procedure'.
Notice type
99% confidence
Tender.
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notice_type is 'tender'.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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Process and all three lots give submission_deadline as 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z.
Published date
99% confidence
9 October 2026, 09:06:51 +01:00.
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published_at is 2026-10-09T09:06:51+01:00.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Value inconsistency
100% confidence
The stated process maximum value is GBP 19,000,000, while the three published lot values total GBP 19,200,000.
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value_max is 19000000 GBP; lot values are GBP 13,708,000, GBP 5,200,000 and GBP 292,000.
Unpublished volume and product detail
99% confidence
Goods and volume details are referenced only in ITT documents not supplied in the source data.
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Each lot description directs suppliers to ITT documents for details of goods and/or volumes.
Economic criteria unavailable
99% confidence
Economic selection criteria cannot be assessed from the supplied data because the linked document has no accessible content or URL.
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The economicSelectionCriteria document record has null title and URL.
Cross-lot award limitation
99% confidence
Offering the same vaccine in Lots 1 and 2 prevents award of both lots to that bidder.
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Explicitly stated in Lots 1 and 2 descriptions.
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