Planning

BCG Vaccine & TB Skin Test (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

29 Apr 2026 at 11:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "BCG Vaccine & TB Skin Test (2027)." This initiative aims to establish contracts for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccines and intradermal diagnostic skin tests for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. It falls under the goods category and targets suppliers of vaccines and diagnostic agents. The procurement process is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, with the contract potentially extending until 31st March 2031. The process is currently engaged in preliminary market engagement activities, having issued a questionnaire to UK suppliers in March 2026 to gather insights into product specifications and supply chain capabilities.

This procurement offers growth opportunities by opening the market for suppliers of tuberculosis diagnostic solutions and vaccines. Primarily suitable for manufacturers and distributors within the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industry, this tender provides an avenue to gain significant contracts with a central government authority. Businesses with a robust supply chain and capability in delivering high-quality vaccines and diagnostic agents should consider participating in the process, offering a potentially lucrative opportunity to expand their reach in the UK health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCG Vaccine & TB Skin Test (2027)

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wishes to establish contracts for the provision of i) Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine and ii) intradermal diagnostic skin test for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

Planning Information

The UK Health Security Agency sent a short pre-market engagement questionnaire to known UK suppliers of tuberculosis intradermal skin tests to understand their capability to meet the requirements for the intradermal diagnostic skin test for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Insights collected primarily focused on product specification, shelf life and supply chain to better understand the current market landscape.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068de0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039130-2026
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

33694000 - Diagnostic agents

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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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