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Rotavirus vaccine (2025)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Mar 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of the rotavirus vaccine as part of the national immunisation programme to GLAXOSMITHKLINE UK LIMITED - Vaccines. This open procedure, which falls under the industry category of vaccines (CPV: 33651600), will require deliveries over a period of two years, starting from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029, with an option for a 24-month extension. The contract, valued at GBP 1, covers delivery within the United Kingdom, primarily to their London address (postcode E14 4PU). This tender process is now in the award stage, following its initial publication and a tender period ending on 13th September 2024.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to meet rigorous national health standards and ensure consistent delivery over extended periods will find this contract suitable. The awarded contract, valued modestly to reflect placeholder data, sets a precedent for future tenders in similar high-demand healthcare supply chains, fostering long-term business relationships with the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Title

Rotavirus vaccine (2025)

Notice Description

The provision of rotavirus vaccine to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The opportunity is not split into lots as the requirement is for a specific vaccine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b41d24b-a5d3-41f2-a241-d173f55d0caa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a494c6c-732b-4c64-ae75-258bd06cdf77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
Lynne Nichols
Contact Email
vmc.vaccines@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071232314

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

GLAXOSMITHKLINE UK LIMITED - VACCINES

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