Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine 2026/2027

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

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine 2026/2027" has been completed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. This procurement falls under the industry category of influenza vaccines and pertains to the supply of goods. The decision was made using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with delivery scheduled for the UK region. The contract was awarded to AstraZeneca UK Limited and was signed on 1st June 2026. The contract value amounts to £225,408,000 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies with expertise in vaccine production, given the technical requirements and statutory regulations surrounding the supply of live influenza vaccines. The absence of competition highlights a unique market niche that AstraZeneca UK Limited capitalised on, showcasing their capability to meet stringent specifications and standards essential for health-related goods. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should possess a robust technical foundation and the ability to ensure reliable delivery within the health sector, particularly in vaccine production and distribution.

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Notice Title

Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine 2026/2027

Notice Description

Supply of Live Attenuated Influenza vaccine 2026/2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine 2026/2027. Option to extend on two occasions for an additional 12 months on each occasion.

Options: Option to extend on two occasions for an additional 12 months on each occasion

Procurement Information

There is an absence of competition in the market, with only a one supplier capable of delivering the required goods/services to the necessary specification and standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b92c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058102-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,408,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRAZENECA

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