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Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

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

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:56

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10 Nov 2025 at 11:01

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04 Sep 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has successfully completed a direct award contract for the procurement of biosimilar mRNA vaccines from Helix Biotech Inc. This procurement falls under the public authority central government category and primarily involves goods related to vaccines. The decision was made due to Helix Biotech being the only supplier capable of providing the necessary vaccine mimic materials, which include messenger RNA (mRNA) encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). The procurement stage is completed, with the contract award formalised on 18th December 2025 and set to run until 17th December 2027, centred in London but impactful throughout the UK.

This tender, valued at £180,000, presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers with a unique footing in biotechnological advancements. Companies involved in the development of specialised medical countermeasures, particularly with a focus on innovative vaccine delivery systems, would be ideal participants. Helix Biotech Inc., as a large-scale firm, demonstrates the scale of capability necessary for success in such procurement opportunities. The contract serves as a model of how businesses with proprietary methodologies can secure governmental contracts through single-source procurement, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering further industry advancements.

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Notice Title

Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

Notice Description

Vaccine mimic materials-comprising messenger RNA (mRNA) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)-from Helix-Biotech.

Procurement Information

Helix-Biotech Inc. is the only supplier capable of delivering the required vaccine mimic materials (mRNA encapsulated in LNPs). Their proprietary methodology and formulation capability are not available from other suppliers, nor covered under any current public procurement frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084284-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Additional Buyers

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

Contact Name
Commercial Preparedness and Medical Countermeasures Team
Contact Email
commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@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

HELIX BIOTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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