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title: "Human Papillomavirus (2025)"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Human Papillomavirus (2025)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68eba892-08bc-4cf4-b8b4-34aef5a483d4

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the supply of the human papillomavirus vaccine to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited. The contract, part of the national immunisation programme, involves deliveries over a four-year period starting from December 2025 and concluding at the end of November 2029. Located in London, the agency executed a negotiated procedure without prior publication for this procurement, specifically targeting the goods industry with a focus on vaccines, classified under CPV code 33651600. The tender process was completed, with the award being officially published on 16th October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of supplying pharmaceuticals, particularly in the immunisation sector. Despite the procurement method restricting participation primarily to large entities, it reveals the importance of building strong relationships with public health organisations for future projects. Companies involved in pharmaceutical supply chains or those capable of large-scale manufacturing and distribution could leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the lucrative public health market.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine to be used as part of the national immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required for a four year period from December 2025 Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae25d5-ed83-400f-b440-7250059676c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae25d5-ed83-400f-b440-7250059676c7
- 16 Oct 2025 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f89446-638f-42a8-b9dd-9a9547feb52d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae25d5-ed83-400f-b440-7250059676c7
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f89446-638f-42a8-b9dd-9a9547feb52d
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceffe3e6-e30a-487e-91f9-2c0c189692f0
  Contract award docs_CM_PHV_25_C294794
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3159e91-e33d-4431-a868-3e8f620eb073
  Contract award docs_CM_PHV_25_C294794

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