Award

Storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines

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.

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 16:56

AwardUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting via the UK Health Security Agency, concerns the storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines. This falls under the services category, specifically classified as storage and warehousing services. The contracting authority is based in London, United Kingdom, and the process pertains to amendments in contract duration and value as of 13 January 2026. Recently, on 6 January 2026, it advanced to the award update stage, with MOVIANTO UK LIMITED already engaged as a supplier. The procurement contract, initially signed in 2019, has been amended to accommodate a 24-month extension and increased value, reflecting pandemic-driven demands and ensuring no disruption to public health services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies involved in logistics and warehousing services, especially those equipped to handle medical supplies. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in efficient distribution networks and facilities to manage medical inventory across the UK would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on ensuring service continuity outlines the potential for long-term partnerships, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or reinforce their presence within public health supply chains. Engaging with this tender can facilitate expansion into the public sector, enhance market credibility, and provide economic advantages through sustained government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines

Notice Description

Storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,099,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
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

MOVIANTO

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