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title: "Countermeasures and Preparedness Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ad"
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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: "2026-07-31"
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# Countermeasures and Preparedness Products

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-06d8ad

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Countermeasures and Preparedness Products." This initiative is aimed at central government public authorities and concerns the provision of pharmaceutical products, including items such as antivirals, antibiotics, vaccines, and other critical medical supplies. The procurement plan is currently at the engagement milestone, with a deadline for potential suppliers to express interest by 30th September 2026. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom, and preliminary market engagement sessions are anticipated to begin in October 2026. The UKHSA is considering an Open Framework spanning up to 8 years and may use an eSourcing system for subsequent procurement activities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and distributing medical products like antivirals, vaccines, and other emergency response items. Businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality goods that align with sustainability and social value objectives are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can secure a position on a Framework Agreement that promises recurring opportunities throughout the contract period, potentially extending as long as eight years. This engagement phase provides room for feedback, suggesting a collaborative environment for suppliers to influence the final procurement strategy and criteria, offering a strategic entry point for both established suppliers and new entrants looking to expand their presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Countermeasures and Preparedness products (the "Framework Agreement"). The Framework Agreement will be available for use by UKHSA and potentially other eligible public sector organisations such as the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The Framework Agreement will provide access to a range of pre-approved suppliers and their products. At this stage, it is intended that the Framework Agreement will comprise multiple lots including, but not limited to: - Antivirals - Antibiotics - Antitoxins - Antivenoms - Antidotes - Vaccines - Immunoglobulins - Intravenous Fluids (IV's) - ICU Medicines - Radiation Treatments - Medical Consumables (used in administering the medicines)* - Combined Needles and Syringes* *For the purposes of preliminary market engagement, we have included all products in scope of our portfolio. To confirm, recently awarded contracts will continue for their term. The proposed scope and lotting structure will be explored further during the preliminary market engagement, with the final lotting structure confirmed in the UK 4 Tender Notice for this procurement. Suppliers will be awarded places on the Framework Agreement based on their ability to meet quality standards and deliver value for money. UKHSA is committed to working with suppliers who support Sustainability and Social Value objectives, and these elements are expected to form part of the award criteria, details of which will be set out in the tender documentation.

### Planning Information

To assist in the development of our procurement strategy and to ensure we consider all viable options, UKHSA welcomes engagement from existing and prospective suppliers capable of supplying products within the scope of the proposed Framework Agreement, including those currently without UK licences. 
Potential bidders should express their interest by emailing commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk to request a copy of the Preliminary Market Engagement (“PME”) Introduction document and Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (“PMEQ”). Potential bidders should return the completed PMEQ by email before 1200 hours on 30th September 2026. Further information regarding the proposed framework can be found within these documents. 
The aim of this PME notice and the PMEQ is to notify and engage the market on UKHSA’s current proposals, and to gauge interest in this opportunity from suppliers capable of delivering products within the scope of the proposed Framework Agreement. 
As part of this PME, UKHSA will also be exploring the potential option of an Open Framework with a term of up to 8 years. The final procurement approach including whether an Open Framework will be established will be confirmed in the UK 4 Tender Notice for this procurement. 
UKHSA intends to hold preliminary market engagement sessions with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the proposed Framework Agreement. These sessions are currently anticipated to take place from October 2026, and further details will be communicated via email. Opportunities for one-to-one meetings are also expected to be available. 
UKHSA will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity subsequent to this notice. The eSourcing system used by UKHSA is Atamis. 
UKHSA reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. 
UKHSA is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of bidders engaging with this process. 
This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a procurement will take place, and UKHSA reserves the right to defer from any procurement entirely. 
Bidders will still be required to bid to be awarded a place on the resulting Framework Agreement following the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice. Submitting an expression of interest at this stage does not constitute a bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072662-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2032 |
| 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

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072662-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072662-2026
  31st July 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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