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Infant and Paediatric SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Supply (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 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 12:44

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, involved the contracting of infant and paediatric SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The procurement, classified under the 'Vaccines' industry category, took place in Sandwich, Kent, UK, delivered under a restricted procedure as part of a selective procurement method. The contract, valued for commercial confidentiality reasons, was awarded to Pfizer Limited following the competitive process under the existing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Key dates include the contract signing on 17 June 2025, with the procurement stage tagged as "Award" and "Contract", indicating its completion.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale pharmaceutical companies capable of adapting vaccine formulations and managing logistics at scale. With a focus on risk management and cost-effectiveness, the procurement process favours firms that demonstrate strong programme responsiveness and the ability to contribute to healthcare initiatives across the UK and its territories. Businesses involved in health supply chains, particularly in the vaccine sector, stand to benefit from aligning with national health goals and participating in similar future DPS tenders. The UKHSA continues to provide a framework for future vaccine tenders, encouraging suppliers to join the DPS to secure their position in upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infant and Paediatric SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Supply (2025)

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of immunisation products indicated for the prevention of, or protection against, SARS-CoV-2 in infant and paediatric groups (2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was awarded for Lot 1, Infant and Paediatrics SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039968-2025
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
15 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ44 East Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFIZER

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