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Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

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 Name: Commercial Preparedness and Medical Countermeasures Team

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

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
18 Dec 2025, 11:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
18 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
17 Dec 2027, 23:59
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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Helix Biotech Biosimilar mRNA Vaccines

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