---
title: "Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066916"
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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: "2026-03-13"
---

# Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)

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-066916

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the provision of a herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine intended for inclusion in the national immunisation programme. This contract is categorised under the healthcare industry and falls within the direct award procurement method due to specific supplier rights held by GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited. The contract's award is anticipated, with key negotiations set to finalise by 6th November 2026. The vaccine delivery is scheduled to commence in April 2027, with a contract period extending until March 2029, and further extension options available until March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with expertise in vaccine production and distribution. GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited, a large supplier already identified for this contract, is positioned to harness its manufacturing capabilities to fulfil the UK's immunisation needs efficiently. The direct award process, driven by exclusive supplier rights, underscores the importance for other businesses to innovate and develop proprietary solutions to increase competitive standing in future public health contracts.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against herpes zoster, also known as shingles, to be used in the national immunisation programme. This notice provides an indication to the market of UKHSA's intention to enter into negotiations with GlaxoSmithKline (UK) Limited, with the objective of awarding a contract for the supply of the herpes zoster, inactivated (shingles) vaccine, in accordance with JCVI advice.

### 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/022642-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH 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

- 13 Mar 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2026
  13th March 2026 - 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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