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European Viper Antivenom (2024)

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 16:00

AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Award

27 Nov 2023 at 13:50

Tender

28 Mar 2023 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of European Viper Antivenom is being overseen by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. This contract, identified by "CM/PHV/24/152932", involves the supply of pharmaceutical products and falls within the goods industry category, predominantly targeting the UK region for delivery. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the contract extension entailing further opportunities to supply up to 2,200 units over two years, commencing on 1st May 2024 and potentially extending through to 30th April 2028. This procurement is currently in the award and contract stages, where key updates were made in April 2026, reflecting modifications that extended the contract duration by 12 months due to increased product volume requirements. Initial award updates date back to November 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. With flexibility for contract extension, it caters to established firms capable of handling large-scale production and distribution demands. Companies that can ensure product reliability and risk-free programme delivery may find this procurement suitable, as the award criteria emphasise these aspects alongside social value, with a considerable portion of valuation driven by the competitive pricing for the antivenom. Flynn Pharma Ltd, a large supplier headquartered in Stevenage, UK, is currently active in this contract phase, indicating potential collaboration or competition opportunities for similar business entities within the pharmaceutical sector. Engaging in this process allows companies to strengthen ties with the UK Health Security Agency and other NHS bodies, extending their market reach across Britain's healthcare landscape including its Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

European Viper Antivenom (2024)

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of European Viper Antivenom

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of European Viper Antivenom

Options: The contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b697
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH 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
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West 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

FLYNN PHARMA

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