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Procurement of Specialised Pharmaceutical Logistics and Warehouse Services for Vaccination & Immunisation Programmes

NHS England

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent tender by NHS England seeks a service provider for the "Procurement of Specialised Pharmaceutical Logistics and Warehouse Services for Vaccination & Immunisation Programmes." The tender is at the active procurement stage with an open procedure, and it aims to replace an existing contract to enhance efficiency in the distribution of vaccines across the UK. NHS England, located at Wellington House in London, is the buyer. The procurement involves significant logistics coordination across multiple UK regions, such as UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, and covers storage and warehousing services under the CPV codes 63120000 and 63121000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th February 2026 and the expected award period closure on 20th March 2026, with the contract starting on 7th August 2026 and potentially extending up to 6th August 2033. Businesses interested in participating should refer to the ITT pack for full submission guidelines and requirements.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and pharmaceutical supply chains to grow by partnering with a government agency. Suitable companies should have experience in large-scale logistics operations and should have the ability to manage the comprehensive supply network required for nationwide vaccine distribution. The contract, valued at over £49 million, also places emphasis on quality requirements in service delivery, pricing, and social value, making it particularly well-suited for businesses with capabilities in providing efficient, socially responsible services. Companies with robust economic and technical competencies, as detailed in the ITT Instructions, stand a better chance of meeting the requirements and succeeding in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Specialised Pharmaceutical Logistics and Warehouse Services for Vaccination & Immunisation Programmes

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) is procuring a contract with a single lead provider for the delivery of Specialised Pharmaceutical Logistics and Warehouse Services to support national vaccination and screening programmes across the NHSE portfolio. The service provider will be responsible for the end to end delivery and deployment of the supply chain network that underpins the commissioning and distribution of all vaccine types to front line destinations across all sectors, including Community Pharmacies, General Practices, Detained Estates, and a wide range of other healthcare settings- serving more than 11,000 locations nationwide. This procurement will replace the current contract and will build on the established performance, expertise, and operational capability developed through the COVID-19 vaccination programme, which has successfully supported the administration of more than 150 million vaccines to date. Full details of the service requirements and specification are included within the ITT pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend if exercised by the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060df0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006434-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,917,726 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,917,726 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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