Tender

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (2027)

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.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 14:21

Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (2027) is being overseen by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. This open procedure tender is categorised under goods and specifically targets the vaccines industry. The project is centered in London, United Kingdom, with key deadlines including the submission of tenders by 7 July 2026. The tender is currently at the active procurement stage with an award period ending on 11 January 2027. The entire project carries a gross value of £25.2 million, and the contract includes an option to extend for an additional 24 months beyond its initial end in July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those with a specialty in vaccines. Companies with capabilities to meet the exacting quality and delivery specifications detailed in the tender documents will find this contract lucrative. The open procurement method ensures accessible entry, where competitive pricing, quality assurance, and adherence to specified social and risk considerations will be paramount in the evaluation criteria. Vendors capable of reliably supplying large volumes of vaccines while maintaining stringent quality standards are well-poised to benefit from this governmental contract offer.

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Notice Title

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine (2027)

Notice Description

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine supply (2027)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 24 months

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050926-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
21 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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