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Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)

UK Health Security Agency

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13 Mar 2026 at 08:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the provision of a herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine intended for inclusion in the national immunisation programme. This contract is categorised under the healthcare industry and falls within the direct award procurement method due to specific supplier rights held by GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited. The contract's award is anticipated, with key negotiations set to finalise by 6th November 2026. The vaccine delivery is scheduled to commence in April 2027, with a contract period extending until March 2029, and further extension options available until March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with expertise in vaccine production and distribution. GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited, a large supplier already identified for this contract, is positioned to harness its manufacturing capabilities to fulfil the UK's immunisation needs efficiently. The direct award process, driven by exclusive supplier rights, underscores the importance for other businesses to innovate and develop proprietary solutions to increase competitive standing in future public health contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)

Notice Description

The provision of a vaccine to protect against herpes zoster, also known as shingles, to be used in the national immunisation programme. This notice provides an indication to the market of UKHSA's intention to enter into negotiations with GlaxoSmithKline (UK) Limited, with the objective of awarding a contract for the supply of the herpes zoster, inactivated (shingles) vaccine, in accordance with JCVI advice.

Procurement Information

The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (a, b) of the Procurement Act 2023-- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
1
Supplier Name

GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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