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Supply of Badger BCG Vaccine (Defra)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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03 Nov 2025 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Nov 2025 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Sep 2025 at 14:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Sep 2025 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the supply of the BadgerBCG vaccine to AJ Vaccines A/S. This contract is part of the UK Government's strategy to control Bovine Tuberculosis (BtB) through the vaccination of badgers. The procurement, under UKPGA 2023/54, was completed via a direct award method, as AJ Vaccines is the only manufacturer of the licenced BadgerBCG vaccine. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2028, with an optional 24-month extension. The total gross value of the contract is approximately £1.84 million and will be delivered across the United Kingdom to support veterinary medicine needs.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the vaccine production and supply chain domains, particularly those specialising in veterinary medicines. Companies with capabilities in logistics and supply chain management may find avenues for growth through partnerships or sub-contracts related to the delivery of the vaccines. Specifically, businesses adept at navigating governmental contracts and possessing expertise in highly regulated products would be well-suited to compete or collaborate in such procurement processes. This contract underscores the growing business potential within the public health and biosecurity sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Badger BCG Vaccine (Defra)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Contract Award Notice is to announce the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affair's (Defra) intention to enter into a contract with AJ Vaccines for the Supply of BadgerBCG (Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) for the vaccination of badgers to support the UK Government Bovine Tuberculosis (BtB) Strategy

Procurement Information

BadgerBCG (BCG Danish Strain 1331) is a specific licenced and approved veterinary product for use in badgers. AJ Vaccines are the only organisation that manufacture BadgerBCG. BadgerBCG is the only vaccine that has been granted UK Marketing Authorisation (MA) by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) for use in badgers to control TB. Although unauthorised vaccines and strains of BCG may be used in badgers, this would only be in exceptional circumstances where there is no suitable UK-authorised veterinary medicine available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070325-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,532,362 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,532,362 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AJ Vaccines

AJ Vaccines A/S

Further Information

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