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SARS-CoV-2 Adult Vaccine Supply (2025/26)

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

17 Dec 2025 at 10:24

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 12:44

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. One of the key opportunities available is the award for the "SARS-CoV-2 Adult Vaccine Supply (2025/26)" contract, which falls under the vaccines industry category. The procurement involved a selective restricted procedure and has been completed with Aventis Pharma Limited T/a Sanofi as the active supplier. The procurement process took place in London, with the main procurement category being goods. The details of this particular process were updated as of 17th December 2025, with a contract signed on 19th September 2025. Meanwhile, another procurement process titled "Infant and Paediatric SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Supply (2025)" was completed earlier, with PFIZER LIMITED as the supplier, demonstrating ongoing efforts in addressing the healthcare needs in the United Kingdom.

These tenders present significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains. Companies specialising in vaccine production and distribution can look to align their resources to meet the specifications set forth by the UK Health Security Agency, a ministry recognised for its stringent procurement standards. Being part of a selective dynamic purchasing system, firms capable of offering quality and cost-effective solutions will be well positioned to compete. Large-scale suppliers such as Aventis Pharma and Pfizer, with established credentials, have successfully navigated the procurement landscape, suggesting that other large entities can leverage their capabilities to secure contracts that contribute directly to public health initiatives across the UK, Crown Dependencies, and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

SARS-CoV-2 Adult Vaccine Supply (2025/26)

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of immunisation products indicated for the prevention of, or protection against, SARS-CoV-2 in Adults (2025/26).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was awarded for Lot 2, Adult SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, via a further competition conducted under the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine DPS (FTS ref: 2024/S 000-026083). 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2028 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
CVU Procurement Team
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
TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED T/A SANOFI

PFIZER

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