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Diphtheria Antitoxin (2025)

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

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14 Jan 2026 at 10:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Diphtheria Antitoxin (2025)" was conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products and is related to the procurement of goods. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2025 and active from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, involving the supplier Fundação Butantan, a large-scale organisation from São Paulo, Brazil.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying products such as antitoxins. The procurement method adopted, which bypassed competition due to its below-threshold classification, signals that smaller businesses may also find similar opportunities appealing, albeit prospective tenders may vary in method and threshold application. Hence, businesses with global pharmaceutical supply capabilities or those looking to enter the UK market in this sector could find this procurement landscape advantageous for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diphtheria Antitoxin (2025)

Notice Description

The supply of Diphtheria Antitoxin (2025)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002992-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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

FUNDAÇÃO BUTANTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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