Tender

Combined Safety Needle & Syringes for vaccination administration

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.

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has commenced an active procurement process for combined safety needles and syringes, aimed at facilitating the administration of pandemic-specific vaccines. Positioned under the pharmaceutical products category, the procurement aligns with a public authority project led by central government. The opportunity is significant with a gross contract value of £18,316,800, focused on delivery throughout the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th January 2026, and the award planned to be finalized by 9th June 2026. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in an open competitive flexible procedure, which includes an optional negotiation stage for refining proposals to meet strategic needs.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses operating in the medical consumables and pharmaceutical sector. It is particularly suited for companies capable of delivering high-quality products with reliable business continuity plans and a commitment to social value and environmental stewardship. The procurement allows suppliers to bid for any of the three lots, which cover various specifications for standard and specialised needles and syringes, though must use alternate manufacturers for lots 1 and 2 to secure all three. This can be an advantageous venue for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in government contracts, offering flexibility and scope for innovation in meeting public health priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Combined Safety Needle & Syringes for vaccination administration

Notice Description

Procurement for combined needle and syringes required for the administration of a pandemic specific vaccine in the event of a pandemic.

Lot Information

lot 1 Standard 25g 25mm

Combined needle and syringe 51%

Lot 2 Standard 25g 25mm

Combined needle and syringe 49%

Lot 3 Morbidly Obese 23g 38mm

Combined needle and syringe 100%

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080057-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,264,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,264,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-12-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
commercial preparedness and countermeasures
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

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