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Immunoglobulins (2025)

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a tender process for the procurement of immunoglobulin products, classified under CPV code 33651500. The procurement involves four lots including provision of Rabies immunoglobulin solution for injection, Human normal immunoglobulin, Hepatitis B immunoglobulin 500IU, and Varicella zoster immunoglobulin solution for injection, to be delivered across the UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award stage was finalized with contracts signed in February 2025. The procurement is also covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), ensuring compliance with international standards. The location for delivery is specified as the UK, and the contract has provisions for possible extension up to 24 months.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of immunoglobulin products. Large pharmaceutical companies like Bio Products Laboratory Ltd and Grifols UK Ltd have been successful in securing contracts. These businesses will benefit by delivering essential healthcare products to the NHS and other healthcare bodies, enhancing their market presence and contributing to the immunization programmes across the UK. The procurement process demands high standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and the capacity for timely delivery, making it ideal for established firms in the pharmaceutical sector with a strong portfolio in immune sera and immunoglobulins.

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Notice Title

Immunoglobulins (2025)

Notice Description

Contracts for the supply of immunoglobulin products

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Rabies immunoglobulin solution for injection

Contract for the provision of Rabies immunoglobulin solution for injection. Additional information: 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.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for a period or periods up to an additional 24 months

Lot 2 - Human normal immunoglobulin

Contract for the provision of Human normal immunoglobulin. Additional information: 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.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for a period or periods up to an additional 24 months

Lot 3 - Hepatitis B immunoglobulin 500IU

Contract for the provision of Hepatitis B immunoglobulin. Additional information: 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.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for a period or periods up to an additional 24 months

Lot 4 - Varicella zoster immunoglobulin solution for injection

Contract for the provision of Varicella zoster immunoglobulin solution for injection. Additional information: 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.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for a period or periods up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009988-2025
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

33651500 - Immune sera and immunoglobulins

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH 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
2
Supplier Names

BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY

GRIFOLS

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