---
title: "Meningitis B Vaccine (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059678"
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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: "2026-06-30"
---

# Meningitis B 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-059678

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting as the buyer on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has engaged in a completed direct award procurement process for the "Meningitis B Vaccine (2026)" contract. The tender, awarded to GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited, focuses on providing vaccines for meningococcal B disease in the national childhood immunisation programme and a targeted programme for at-risk adults against Gonorrhoea. This procurement, under UK legal statute 2023/54, proceeded via a direct award due to exclusive rights held by the supplier. With key operations based out of London, the contract was signed on 10 June 2026 and covers the period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with potential for a 12-month extension. The contract's direct award approach reflects the absence of reasonable alternatives due to intellectual property considerations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical companies with expertise in vaccine development and supply, particularly those that hold exclusive rights or possess unique capabilities in meningococcal disease prevention. Businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, especially those engaged in vaccine production, can benefit from engaging in such governmental contracts, offering consistent demand and potential for contract extensions. Furthermore, this tender reinforces the established business relationship between UKHSA and GlaxoSmithKline, highlighting the reliance on suppliers with a robust supply chain and capacity to meet the strict standards and delivery schedules mandated by national health programmes. This contract continues to strengthen opportunities for suppliers capable of adapting to shifts in vaccine demand amid potential health crises.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against meningococcal B (MenB) disease, to be used in the national childhood immunisation programme, as well as a targeted programme to protect at risk adults against Gonorrhoea. Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 94(2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023, so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

### Procurement Information

The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (a, b) of the Procurement Act 2023- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061108-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048141-2026
- 9 Sep 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054928-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061108-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048141-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054928-2025
  9th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18401

## Notice URLs

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

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