Planning

Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine (2025)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

13 Dec 2024 at 11:15

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is in the planning stages of procuring a measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine for the national immunisation programme. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of Vaccines (CPV code: 33651600) and will involve the delivery of up to 11.5 million doses over a period starting from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029, with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, with the future notice expected by 31 January 2025. The project is focused on providing essential health services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in the production and distribution of vaccines. Companies with the capacity to supply large volumes of vaccine doses, especially those with experience in national health programmes, will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement's scale and long-term scope can provide a stable and substantial source of revenue. While this opportunity is not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with proven track records in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors will be well-suited to compete for this significant contract with the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine (2025)

Notice Description

The provision of a vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. The contracting authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension to be up to 11.5 million doses of vaccine. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663d64f7-1d56-4863-a5a6-c381800c9d72
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Chantal Jockel
Contact Email
vmc.vaccines@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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