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Manchester Virology Centrifuges x2

UK Health Security Agency

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29 Sep 2026 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency bought two tabletop centrifuges as contingency equipment for its virology work in Manchester. This is a supply requirement for laboratory equipment, rather than a service or construction project. Delivery is in Manchester, North West England. The equipment supports the agency’s virology operations by providing backup centrifuge capacity. The buying organisation is the UK Health Security Agency.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Camlab Limited. The award was made on 25 September 2026, with a contract period from 25 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The awarded value is £15,687.72. The requirement was handled as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The stated tender deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published information does not describe separate lots or an evaluation basis, so the recorded outcome is the selection of Camlab Limited for the two centrifuges.

This award shows that the UK Health Security Agency procures contingency centrifuges for its Manchester virology operation through framework call-offs. Suppliers positioned for a future requirement should be able to supply laboratory centrifuges suitable for virology use and provide equipment in a small, defined quantity. The selected supplier was a small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating that this scale of equipment supply was delivered by an SME. Credibility for comparable work rests on supplying the required centrifuge equipment and being able to meet the buyer’s call-off requirements under the relevant framework. The purchase demonstrates demand for backup laboratory capacity at this buyer, rather than a broader requirement for laboratory services or construction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester Virology Centrifuges x2

Notice Description

Purchase of two contingency centrifuges for Manchester Virology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c302aae-5104-4a4a-8666-b5aa9128f3d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ea986b-79e7-43a5-a902-d9758e1e7a60
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,687 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Camlab Ltd

Further Information

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