---
title: "Rabies Vaccine (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055338"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Rabies Vaccine (2026)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055338

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, operating under the Crown as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed a procurement process for the central supply of Rabies Vaccine through a competitive flexible procedure. This process follows the legal framework established by the UK's legislation. The procurement, classified under the goods category with specific emphasis on vaccines, initiated with a comprehensive market engagement followed by an open competition. This contract was awarded to Bavarian Nordic UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with a start date of 2nd February 2026 and runs until 1st February 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The procurement process took place in London, UK, with vital stages documented up to the award finalised in January 2026.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in vaccine production and supply, providing a significant growth avenue for those capable of meeting stringent product specifications, delivery schedules, and licensing requirements. Companies that are well-suited to these demands can leverage this opportunity to secure a foothold in the public health supply sector. The procurement's focus on central supply aligns with strategic and operational needs, presenting potential for scalable contribution to national health infrastructure and heightened market visibility for selected suppliers. Businesses adept in navigating competitive flexible procedures and demonstrating high-quality standards stand to gain considerably from participating in such tenders.

## Notice

The provision of a central supply of Rabies Vaccine

### Planning Information

Following a comprehensive market assessment, the UK Health Security Agency conducted two market engagement sessions with suppliers to evaluate their capability to meet the clinical and technical requirements for the Rabies vaccine. These sessions primarily focused on product specification, shelf life, licensing requirements, and gaining insights into both the current and anticipated future market landscape.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004936-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2026-01-14 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | 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 | BAVARIAN NORDIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004936-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085071-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067193-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034993-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004936-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085071-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067193-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034993-2025
  25th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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