Award

Rotavirus vaccine (2025)

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 15:46

TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 08:18

Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of rotavirus vaccines for the national immunisation programme. The contract, identified as CM/PHV/25/C227121, is classified under the procurement category of 'goods' and specifically pertains to vaccines (CPV: 33651600). The procurement process was initiated as an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th March 2025. The contract period spans two years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months, and requires deliveries to a location in Lutterworth, UK. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 1, though the detailed contract value is withheld to protect the supplier's commercial interests.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals, especially those with expertise in vaccine production and supply. With the contract awarded to GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, large-scale pharmaceutical companies could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their market reach, particularly in the healthcare sector. Additionally, companies involved in logistics and distribution could also benefit from the delivery requirements specified in the contract. Overall, this procurement offers a stable and long-term growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the stringent clinical and administrative criteria set forth by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Rotavirus vaccine (2025)

Notice Description

Provision for the supply of rotavirus vaccine (2025)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of rotavirus vaccine to be used as part of the national immunisation programme.
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 as the requirement is for a specific vaccine. 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-0485c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009973-2025
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

33651600 - Vaccines

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
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
Lynne Nichols
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

GLAXOSMITHKLINE

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