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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 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 15:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 18:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, a part of the central government. The procurement involves the supply of the Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) for adults and those at risk, slated for the period covering 2027 to 2029. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on vaccines (CPV code: 33651600). A pipeline notice has been published, with a future notice date set for 30th October 2026. The intended contract period is planned from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2029, with the process currently in the planning stage. The procurement is being coordinated from the organisation's base in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the production or distribution of vaccines, particularly those specialising in or looking to expand into the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements for efficacy and safety in vaccine production, as well as those with established supply chains in the UK or logistical capabilities to handle such distributions, would find this opportunity promising. Participating in this procurement process could facilitate substantial business growth and enhance reputations within the healthcare supply industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (2027)

Notice Description

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) for adults and at risk (2027)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a24d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049041-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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