CanadaBuys #23130346

Canada Seeks Suppliers for Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (PIV) Readiness and Supply

This opportunity seeks to secure pandemic influenza vaccine supply for Canada: - Government buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - In partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) - Objective: Establish contract(s) for Secondary Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (PIV) Readiness and Supply - Products/services requested: - Up to 25 million doses of pandemic influenza vaccine (PIV) - Must include adjuvant if applicable - Suitable for adults and children six months and older - Vaccine must demonstrate acceptable safety and immunogenicity against pandemic influenza virus strains identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) - Notable requirements: - Suppliers must maintain a state of pandemic readiness - Vaccine must be suitable for a broad age range (adults and children six months+) - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Commodity classified under Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products (UNSPSC 51000000)

Description

Canada seeks to establish a new Secondary Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (PIV) Readiness and Supply Contract(s) to access up to 25 million doses of PIV. The contractor(s) must maintain pandemic readiness and supply an influenza vaccine suitable for active immunization of adults and children six months and older, demonstrating safety and immunogenicity against relevant pandemic influenza virus strains identified by WHO. The procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. The contract is managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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