Planning

Smallpox Vaccine

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 18:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, is planning a procurement process for the acquisition of a smallpox vaccine, classified under the public authority central government. This tender, titled "Smallpox Vaccine," falls within the goods category, specifically under CPV code 33651600 for vaccines, and is currently in the planning stage as of 22 May 2026. The procurement process is initiated as a tender, with a related lot set to commence on 11 January 2027 and conclude on 10 January 2031. The anticipated communication for future notices is scheduled for 27 July 2026. The agency is located at 10 South Colonnade, London, and any inquiries can be directed to procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies specialising in vaccine production to expand their business by securing a long-term government contract. Companies with experience in manufacturing and distributing vaccines at a large scale are ideal candidates to compete in this process. The planned contract period indicates a stable supply and demand scenario, offering several years of business continuity for successful bidders. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's reputation in the healthcare industry within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smallpox Vaccine

Notice Description

Vaccine for prevention of Smallpox

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048301-2026
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
27 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 4-5 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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