Award

Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Jan 2023 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract to MODERNA BIOTECH UK LIMITED for the creation of UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to support the UK's pandemic preparedness. The contract involves the construction of an mRNA manufacturing facility in the UK for vaccine supply, alongside investment in R&D for mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.

This procurement, conducted through a limited tender process, aims to enhance the UK's security of vaccine supply in pandemics. Businesses involved in vaccine development, manufacturing, and research would find this opportunity relevant for their growth. The contract with MODERNA BIOTECH UK LIMITED signifies a strategic partnership to strengthen the UK's resilience in future health emergencies.

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Notice Title

Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines

Notice Description

The contract is to establish UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to support the UK's preparedness and resilience for future pandemics and health emergencies. The objective of security of supply in such circumstances is to be met by the construction of a mRNA manufacturing facility sited within the UK which will work alongside UK-based fill/finish providers to supply vaccines. In addition, the contract also includes certain commitments for the supplier to invest in R&D in the field of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics within the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to establish UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to support the UK's preparedness and resilience for future pandemics and health emergencies. Additional information: Contract value is being withheld due to commercial sensitivity (Reg 50(6)(b) and (c)). Publication may enable competitors to calculate cost per dose. This will commercially prejudice:

(i) the supplier in its negotiations with other national governments

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded under the exclusion in Regulation 15 (Defence and security) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is for protection of the essential security interests and resilience of future United Kingdom pandemic preparedness. The award follows the Authority's press announcement in June 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/moderna-to-open-vaccine-research-and-manufacturing-centre-in-uk) that it had entered into an agreement in principle with Moderna for the strategic partnership. The Authority is not obliged under the UK public procurement regulations to follow a statutory procurement process because Regulation 15(2)(a) (essential security interests of the UK) of the PCR 2015 applies. This notice is therefore being published on a voluntary basis. Nothing in this notice, nor in its publication, implies any intention or gives rise to an obligation to enter into a statutory procurement process under the UK public procurement regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001501-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODERNA BIOTECH

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