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 18:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process concerning the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for the year 2027. This procurement is categorized under the goods industry, specifically for vaccines, and is planned to span from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2029. The main location for this procurement is London, UK, with communications from the procurement office facilitated via procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk. A future notice concerning the procurement will be published on 26th May 2026. This planned procurement is detailed in a pipeline notice published on the Find a Tender service.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for pharmaceutical companies specializing in vaccine production. Companies that offer competitive pricing and have a robust supply chain are well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate compliance with UK health regulations and provide high-quality assured products will find this an advantageous business prospect. Engaging in such a government contract can lead to substantial business growth and establish credibility within the public health sector. Businesses with experience in supplying to central government entities would find themselves at a favourable standing when bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (2027)

Notice Description

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine supply (2027)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a256
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048307-2026
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
26 May 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 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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