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

22 May 2026 at 18:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (2027)", is categorised under the goods industry, specifically focusing on vaccines, with a CPV code of 33651600. This process is currently in the planning stage and anticipates a start date for the contract on 1st May 2027, extending to 30th April 2029. Key forthcoming communications are scheduled for 30th October 2026. This is a planned procurement under the UK Health Security Agency, classified as a public authority within the central government category.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vaccine production and distribution to engage with a central government authority. Firms with capabilities in producing pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, catering to both adults and at-risk populations, will find this procurement especially relevant. Collaborating with the UK Health Security Agency can bolster a company's credentials and open doors to future government contracts, offering a growth pathway for businesses adept in healthcare solutions.

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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/048297-2026
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
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20266 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
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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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