Pandemic Resilience, Supply & R&D Agreement for mRNA vaccines
Details
- Supplier(s)
- MODERNA BIOTECH UK LIMITED
- Value
- £1
- Duration
- 10 years
- Topic
- Vaccines
- Published
- 16 January 2023
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
The contract is to establish UK-based mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing capability to support the UK's preparedness and resilience for future pandemics and health emergencies. The objective of security of supply in such circumstances is to be met by the construction of a mRNA manufacturing facility sited within the UK which will work alongside UK-based fill/finish providers to supply vaccines. In addition, the contract also includes certain commitments for the supplier to invest in R&D in the field of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics within the UK.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date20 December 2022
- Completed: Award published16 January 2023Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date19 December 2032in 6 years
About the buyer
The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 33651600 · Vaccines
- 73300000 · Design and execution of research and development
Decision makers
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| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov |
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