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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Needle Supply (2026)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the supply of needles to support the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign. The contracting process, which falls under the CPV code for medical needles, concluded with an award stage on 16 April 2026. This call-off contract was executed under the NHS Supply Chain Syringes, Needles and Associated Products Framework, signifying a selective procurement method. The contract, active from 16 April 2026 to 31 October 2026, is aimed at servicing locations within the United Kingdom, including the UK Health Security Agency headquarters in London. Relevant key dates included the tender period ending on 26 March 2026.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for business growth in the medical supplies industry, especially for firms capable of manufacturing or supplying medical needles. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specified as suitable, companies like Crest Medical Limited, which has been awarded the contract, provide a precedent for SME involvement. Businesses that can operate under established framework agreements and offer reliable medical supplies could find similar opportunities in public health sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Needle Supply (2026)

Notice Description

The supply of needles to support the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign, awarded as a Call-Off Contract under the NHS Supply Chain Syringes, Needles and Associated Products Framework Ref: 2020/S 038-091155. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e382f53-55c7-4f7d-8f87-178d77df9a31
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CREST MEDICAL

Further Information

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