---
title: "Smallpox Vaccine (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a761"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# Smallpox Vaccine (2026)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a761

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Smallpox Vaccine in the UK, under the Procurement Act 2023. This preliminary market engagement exercise is seeking input from suppliers on product details, pricing, lead times, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The engagement notice, published on 28th May 2026, invites interested suppliers to provide the requested information by 11th June 2026. The procurement is categorized under goods, specifically vaccines, and is anticipated to guide future contracting processes with a contract period starting on 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors looking to expand their product offerings in the public sector. Companies with expertise in vaccine production and distribution, particularly those capable of meeting specified storage, handling, and regulatory requirements, are well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging in this tender can open avenues for long-term strategic partnerships and potentially influence market standards in the vaccine industry.

## Notice

UKHSA is inviting suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise for Smallpox Vaccine through this Request for Information (RFI), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to gather information on available products, supplier capability, and market conditions to inform a potential future procurement.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit responses including the following:
Product Information:
- Product name and description
- Available dose/pack sizes and formats
Pricing Information:
- Unit pricing
- Volume-based pricing and price breaks
- Any minimum order quantities
Lead Times and Supply:
- Standard lead times
- Availability and production capacity
Regulatory / Licensing:
- Licensing status
Storage and Handling:
- Storage conditions (e.g. temperature requirements)
- Shelf life
If your organisation is interested in this requirement, please provide the above information to commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk by COP 11th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 10:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2026
  28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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