Baloxavir antiviral procurement

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

06 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:45

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Baloxavir Marboxil Xofluza Antiviral. The contracting process concluded with a direct award to Roche Products Ltd, a decision influenced by the technical necessity of utilising a single supplier for this patented antiviral product. The procurement, falling under the category of pharmaceutical products, was finalised with the signing of the contract on 3rd November 2025, and the contract period runs from 4th November 2025 to 1st October 2026. The scope of the contract involves the delivery of goods to various regions across the UK, ensuring the availability of medical countermeasures in the event of public health needs.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale pharmaceutical companies with capabilities in delivering specific antiviral stocks, especially those that hold patents for unique medical products. Roche Products Ltd's involvement underscores the strategic importance such contracts can hold as part of governmental stockpile management for public health. Businesses in the pharmaceutical sector that have the capability to provide exclusive or patented medicines could find similar future procurement opportunities rewarding, as governments continue to secure necessary medical supplies to enhance national health security and preparedness.

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Notice Title

Baloxavir antiviral procurement

Notice Description

The supply of Baloxavir Marboxil Xofluza Antiviral

Procurement Information

Single supplier of patented antiviral for stockpile.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071541-2025
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Additional Buyers

UK Health Security Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED

Roche Products ltd

Further Information

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