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PHE_Scientific_Appointment of CDMO for vaccine production

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is overseeing a procurement process titled "PHE_Scientific_Appointment of CDMO for vaccine production". This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on storage services. The contract is internationally scoped with its delivery region specified as France. The procurement is currently at the contract update stage, with key dates including the award update on 22nd April 2026 and the contract signing on 21st April 2026. The contract period extends from 19th November 2019 until 13th February 2027, accommodating an additional 12-month extension to meet increased demands for storage services.

This tender creates growth opportunities particularly for large businesses specialising in storage and logistics services and operating within the vaccine production domain. Expertise in handling specialised storage services is crucial, as illustrated by the active participation of OXFORD BIOMEDICA (FRANCE) SAS, a large supplier already engaged. The procurement method indicates a long-term framework agreement, providing stability and continuity for businesses able to comply with international service delivery requirements. Companies with capabilities to adapt swiftly to increased service demands and those able to engage with medical and scientific institutions will find this significant procurement opportunity favourable for expanding their market presence in vaccine production support services.

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Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_Appointment of CDMO for vaccine production

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06890c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036829-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,396,747 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2019 - 13 Feb 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD BIOMEDICA (FRANCE

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