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Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine (2027)

Awarded to Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd

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

Published
Published 22 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 24 July 2026

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Overview

The UK Health Security Agency is procuring up to 1.12 million doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for the national immunisation programme, with deliveries required over a 29-month period. This is an open tender with a submission deadline of 24 July 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£0
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
22 May 2026
Questions by
10 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
VaccinesMeasles-mumps-rubella vaccines

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
30 April 2027 → 30 September 2029
Contract length
2 years 5 months
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd

This contract ends on 30 September 2029.

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About the winner

Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd

Based in
London

No other contract from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency under this supplier name in Skim's records.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency in the last 12 months

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    19 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 June 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2026

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