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Human Papillomavirus (2025)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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16 Oct 2025 at 07:43

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16 Oct 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the supply of the human papillomavirus vaccine to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited. The contract, part of the national immunisation programme, involves deliveries over a four-year period starting from December 2025 and concluding at the end of November 2029. Located in London, the agency executed a negotiated procedure without prior publication for this procurement, specifically targeting the goods industry with a focus on vaccines, classified under CPV code 33651600. The tender process was completed, with the award being officially published on 16th October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of supplying pharmaceuticals, particularly in the immunisation sector. Despite the procurement method restricting participation primarily to large entities, it reveals the importance of building strong relationships with public health organisations for future projects. Companies involved in pharmaceutical supply chains or those capable of large-scale manufacturing and distribution could leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the lucrative public health market.

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Notice Title

Human Papillomavirus (2025)

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required for a four year period from December 2025 Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae25d5-ed83-400f-b440-7250059676c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
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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

MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK

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