De-risking the UK's antibiotic supply chain 2026

Department of Health and Social Care
London
21 January 2026 to 31 March 2026

Delivery of a research project focused on the UK antibiotic supply chain, specifically identifying vulnerabilities linked to concentrated production in high-dependency countries. The output requires a comprehensive final report providing actionable insights into supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.

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Awarded value: £80k; As published
Published: 21 January 2026
Awarded: 21 January 2026; RAND Europe
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Services

Provision of specialist research, policy analysis, and strategic consultancy services regarding pharmaceutical supply chain resilience and global market vulnerabilities.

Research and insight into the UK’s antibiotic supply chain, with particular attention to vulnerabilities arising from concentrated production in high dependency countries
A final report providing insight into those antibiotic supply chains

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services
Extensions: 3 months
Contract dates: 21 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 73200000

Services in this contract

Supply chain consultancyMain service£89k typicalResearch report on UK antibiotic supply chain vulnerabilities and resilience

Lifecycle

Published
21 January 2026
Contract awardedto RAND Europe
21 January 2026
Contract starts
21 January 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1056474/de-risking-the-uk-s-antibiotic-supply-chain-2026
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Last checked: 5 November 2026

Department of Health and Social Care. De-risking the UK's antibiotic supply chain 2026. Contract award, 21 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1056474/de-risking-the-uk-s-antibiotic-supply-chain-2026 (accessed 5 November 2026).