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UKHSA_Scientific - Upgrade to a 96 pipettor head

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Nov 2021 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the purchase of a scientific upgrade to a 96 pipettor head from TECAN UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £45,500. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made on 29th October 2021, and the contract commencing on 29th November 2021, lasting until 29th November 2022. The award notice was published on 26th November 2021, detailing the contract's full terms and conditions.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those capable of direct service delivery and high-quality product supply. While this specific contract has been awarded to a sole supplier, similar future tenders in the scientific sector may benefit smaller enterprises or other suppliers who can demonstrate competitive capabilities in delivering complex scientific instruments and related services. Businesses in the precision engineering and scientific manufacturing fields are well-positioned to respond to potential future opportunities that arise from similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific - Upgrade to a 96 pipettor head

Notice Description

UKHSA awarded a contract for the purchase of pipettor head to TECAN UK Ltd. The supplier is a sole supplier of the product and therefore was awarded a contract via direct award of National Microbiology Framework Lot 2. This is a contract for a single purchase of the item.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-192e249c-0b46-403d-b33e-df3380e87628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f35bb9-17a4-4aa1-8582-5b53943a75ea
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
Not specified
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
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 1-2 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
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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