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title: "Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines"
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# Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a6476a-a078-43aa-850d-798ed271d529

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the "Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines" to Moderna Biotech UK Limited. The contract aims to establish UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to enhance the UK's preparedness for future pandemics. The contract includes the construction of an mRNA manufacturing facility in the UK, investing in R&D in mRNA vaccines and therapeutics. The tender had a deadline for submissions on December 19, 2022, and the contract period is from December 20, 2022, to December 19, 2032. The procurement falls under the goods category.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in vaccine development, manufacturing, and research. Companies specialising in mRNA technologies and vaccine supply chains could benefit from participating in this tender. The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK is the buying organisation. Businesses interested in contributing to the UK's health emergency preparedness in the field of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics are encouraged to explore this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The contract is to establish UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to support the UK's preparedness and resilience for future pandemics and health emergencies. The objective of security of supply in such circumstances is to be met by the construction of a mRNA manufacturing facility sited within the UK which will work alongside UK-based fill/finish providers to supply vaccines. In addition, the contract also includes certain commitments for the supplier to invest in R&D in the field of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics within the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beddce4-3ec5-4c4e-87ec-9f2ca8817a01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MODERNA BIOTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beddce4-3ec5-4c4e-87ec-9f2ca8817a01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beddce4-3ec5-4c4e-87ec-9f2ca8817a01
  16th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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