---
title: "Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059422"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

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-059422

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has successfully completed a direct award contract for the procurement of biosimilar mRNA vaccines from Helix Biotech Inc. This procurement falls under the public authority central government category and primarily involves goods related to vaccines. The decision was made due to Helix Biotech being the only supplier capable of providing the necessary vaccine mimic materials, which include messenger RNA (mRNA) encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). The procurement stage is completed, with the contract award formalised on 18th December 2025 and set to run until 17th December 2027, centred in London but impactful throughout the UK.

This tender, valued at £180,000, presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers with a unique footing in biotechnological advancements. Companies involved in the development of specialised medical countermeasures, particularly with a focus on innovative vaccine delivery systems, would be ideal participants. Helix Biotech Inc., as a large-scale firm, demonstrates the scale of capability necessary for success in such procurement opportunities. The contract serves as a model of how businesses with proprietary methodologies can secure governmental contracts through single-source procurement, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering further industry advancements.

## Notice

Vaccine mimic materials-comprising messenger RNA (mRNA) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)-from Helix-Biotech.

### Procurement Information

Helix-Biotech Inc. is the only supplier capable of delivering the required vaccine mimic materials (mRNA encapsulated in LNPs). Their proprietary methodology and formulation capability are not available from other suppliers, nor covered under any current public procurement frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084284-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | HELIX BIOTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084284-2025
- 10 Nov 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084284-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053931-2025
  4th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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