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Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, UKI42, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: vmc.vaccines@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
0.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 08:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2027, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33651600 - Vaccines
Region
n/a
Awarded To
GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Herpes zoster, inactivated vaccine (2027)

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