Planning

Smallpox Vaccine (2026)

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 10:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Smallpox Vaccine in the UK, under the Procurement Act 2023. This preliminary market engagement exercise is seeking input from suppliers on product details, pricing, lead times, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The engagement notice, published on 28th May 2026, invites interested suppliers to provide the requested information by 11th June 2026. The procurement is categorized under goods, specifically vaccines, and is anticipated to guide future contracting processes with a contract period starting on 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors looking to expand their product offerings in the public sector. Companies with expertise in vaccine production and distribution, particularly those capable of meeting specified storage, handling, and regulatory requirements, are well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging in this tender can open avenues for long-term strategic partnerships and potentially influence market standards in the vaccine industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smallpox Vaccine (2026)

Notice Description

UKHSA is inviting suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise for Smallpox Vaccine through this Request for Information (RFI), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to gather information on available products, supplier capability, and market conditions to inform a potential future procurement.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit responses including the following: Product Information: - Product name and description - Available dose/pack sizes and formats Pricing Information: - Unit pricing - Volume-based pricing and price breaks - Any minimum order quantities Lead Times and Supply: - Standard lead times - Availability and production capacity Regulatory / Licensing: - Licensing status Storage and Handling: - Storage conditions (e.g. temperature requirements) - Shelf life If your organisation is interested in this requirement, please provide the above information to commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk by COP 11th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 3-4 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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