The supply of Prussian Blue (2026)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 10:45

Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting on behalf of the UK Health Security Agency, entails the supply of Prussian Blue for 2026. This falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is primarily located within the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active as a tender and employs an open competitive flexible procedure. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 13 August 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 30 July 2026. The completion of the award period is anticipated by 30 September 2026. Primary documents for participation include a Non-Disclosure Agreement, to be submitted through electronic means, with the tender documentation accessible upon completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of meeting technical and commercial requirements such as delivery schedules, product quality, risk management, and shelf-life guarantees. The contract, scheduled to commence on 5 October 2026, and potentially extendable, encourages participation through a single submission stage that may include an optional negotiation component for value optimisation. This competitive environment allows businesses demonstrating innovation and readiness to fulfil strategic needs, to enhance their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The supply of Prussian Blue (2026)

Notice Description

The provision of Prussian Blue (2026)

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit responses including the following: Product Information: - Product name and description - Available dose/pack sizes and formats - Any minimum order quantities Lead Times and Supply: - Standard lead times based on contract starting September 2026. If your organisation is interested in this requirement, please provide the above information to commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk by COP 10th July 2026. Once the tender is published, bidders will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to gaining access to the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066674-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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