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Td/IPV (2025)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has recently awarded a contract to Aventis Pharma Ltd t/a Sanofi for the provision of low dose diphtheria tetanus and inactivated polio vaccines as part of the national immunisation programme. Classified under CPV code 33651600 (Vaccines), this procurement process utilised the open procedure method, surpassing regulatory thresholds. The contract, which is valued in GBP, will commence on 1st October 2025 and extend until 30th September 2030, including an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract was awarded on 19th March 2025, and the completion of the tender process was announced on 11th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly vaccines. The lengthy contract period of up to seven years highlights the significant demand and consistency needed in the supply chain, making it suitable for large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers capable of maintaining long-term production commitments. This procurement is particularly suitable for businesses that are not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, offering a stable and high-value engagement with a major public health authority in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Td/IPV (2025)

Notice Description

The provision of low dose diphtheria tetanus and inactivated polio vaccine to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. 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. The opportunity is not split into lots as the requirement is for a specific vaccine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd7b7e2-3507-406a-b08b-5937b6cd9dfe
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
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI

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