Planning

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (2027)

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

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is initiating a public procurement process for the supply of the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for 2027. The contract, which falls under the goods category, is currently in the planning phase with a significant projected value of £21 million net, £25.2 million gross. The process involves initial pre-market engagement with deadlines set for the 20th of May 2026. The procurement effort is rooted in central government public authority activity, with the project located in London, United Kingdom. The vaccine supply is expected to commence on 1st August 2027 and continue through 31st July 2029, with potential renewal options to extend until July 2031. Interested parties should prepare for further notices, which are anticipated after the 21st of May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for vaccine manufacturers and pharmaceutical suppliers specialising in vaccine production and distribution. The engagement phase offers businesses a chance to align their capabilities with the upcoming needs of the UK Health Security Agency. Organisations with robust supply chain management, quality assurance mechanisms, and proven experience in handling high-value contracts in the healthcare industry are likely to find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract not only promises growth in financial terms but also enhances long-term partnerships within the public health sector, presenting significant prospects for business expansion and reputation building on the supplier's behalf.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (2027)

Notice Description

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine supply (2027)

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035148-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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