Live Attenuated Influenza vaccine 2026/2027

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Live Attenuated Influenza vaccine 2026/2027" has been initiated by the UK Health Security Agency. Focused on the supply of influenza vaccines, this procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category. Based in the United Kingdom, this contract has completed the award stage as of 19th June 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st July 2026, and the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a limited procurement approach. This highlights a strategic choice in selecting a supplier without a prior public call for competition, suitable for one or more specific suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in pharmaceutical supply, particularly those capable of supplying live attenuated vaccines efficiently. Although the procurement method was limited to a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the supplier selected is AstraZeneca UK Limited, businesses with expertise in large-scale vaccine production and possessing strong supply chains in the healthcare sector could benefit from understanding this procurement approach and preparing for similar future opportunities. Large businesses capable of handling substantial contracts like this one, valued at 225.4 million GBP, are generally well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Notice Title

Live Attenuated Influenza vaccine 2026/2027

Notice Description

For the supply of Live Attenuated Influenza vaccine 2026/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b19d142-07ba-4a6c-8f56-32b5fadc3256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21763617-85fa-4480-976d-cea94aad8d71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,408,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,408,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRAZENECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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