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Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Health Security Agency

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

Contact Email: commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
04 Sep 2025, 12:53
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33651600 - Vaccines
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Helix Biotech, Inc.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Vaccine mimic materials-comprising messenger RNA (mRNA) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)-from Helix-Biotech.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

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