5. Joint procurement for syringes and needles
The Commission informed that:
x the evaluation of the joint procurement procedure for vaccination supplies was
ongoing;
x priority was given to evaluation of syringes and needles;
x depending on the quality of offers and reactivity of companies, the evaluation of
offers for syringes and needles might be finalized by
, followed by
the contract signature
;
Offers received show that the needs of participating countries should be covered.
However, final coverage will depend on the results of the evaluation.
Depending on the replies received, the evaluation could be finalised
.
6. COVAX
The Commission indicated that a working group would be created on market exchange at
the
in COVAX. This working group could serve to move forward on in-kind
donations and humanitarian buffer.
The Commission also informed about the outcome of the EUCO held the day before and
discussions on vaccine donation and COVAX.