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title: "Creation of a Means of Providing the UK with Future Pandemic Preparedness - Call for Expressions of Interest"
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# Creation of a Means of Providing the UK with Future Pandemic Preparedness - Call for Expressions of Interest

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b685b5f1-b36d-41a4-ac64-c4c696a2b84d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated on 17th November 2020, is managed by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and focuses on the creation of a means for the UK to achieve future pandemic preparedness. This tender, titled "Creation of a Means of Providing the UK with Future Pandemic Preparedness - Call for Expressions of Interest," is categorised under the goods sector, specifically vaccines. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 21st November 2020. The intended procurement will centre on establishing a UK-based manufacturing capability for plant-derived vaccines, which is likely to commence on 1st December 2022, running until 1st December 2023, with delivery potentially spanning British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on pharmaceutical production, particularly those with expertise in vaccine manufacturing. Companies experienced in developing plant-derived vaccines, as well as those capable of establishing or scaling up manufacturing facilities in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative aims to create a robust supply chain for pandemic preparedness, advocating for investments that enhance local capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector, thereby fostering growth and innovation within this critical industry.

## Notice

The VTF seeks to better understand, and explore the possibilities for, plant-derived vaccines from potential suppliers who are experienced in pharmaceutical production. We are looking to establish a UK-based manufacturing capability to produce these vaccines and are willing to invest to bring this about. Should we proceed to procurement, it will be for the purchase of vaccines, derived from plants, produced in UK-based facilities. One of the objectives of this exercise is to inform the procurement strategy including establishing the extent of funding required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecbe48a-cdae-4dc5-a34d-aa4818d5dd6b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 1 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecbe48a-cdae-4dc5-a34d-aa4818d5dd6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecbe48a-cdae-4dc5-a34d-aa4818d5dd6b
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=535934269
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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