Award

Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an SPT Firefly Liquid Handler, under the industry classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender process falls within the 'goods' category and has concluded with the 'award' stage as of 14th January 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £213,948.90, is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2025 and will conclude on 17th December 2029. This contract involves deliveries to the postal code E14 4PU in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly for suppliers capable of providing high-quality scientific apparatus. Although the awarded contract has been secured by a large enterprise, SPT Labtech Limited, the procurement method used suggests that framework agreements could present future opportunities for SMEs to engage. Companies that specialise in high-precision and laboratory equipment, and which can navigate selective procurement processes efficiently, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The UK Health Security Agency's use of a targeted procurement approach highlights their preference for specialised suppliers able to meet strict standards and requirements.

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Notice Title

Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler

Notice Description

Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f37eb1-296e-448a-aa79-29c50fd13d7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a736f158-c9ed-4870-a5f0-5356de302506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,948 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,948 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPT LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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