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Purchase of a Plate Reader

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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10 Feb 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Plate Reader, classified under Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excl. glasses). The contract was awarded via a direct procurement method using single tender action due to the below-threshold value of £47,500 GBP. The Plate Reader will be delivered to London, United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 3rd February 2025 and announced on 10th February 2025. The contract period extends from 31st January 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment and precision instruments industry to engage with significant public sector agencies like the UK Health Security Agency. Although this particular procurement process was completed via single tender action and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities may arise. This procurement highlights the demand for specialized laboratory equipment, suggesting potential growth areas for businesses equipped to meet such specific technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Plate Reader

Notice Description

Purchase of a Plate Reader

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e24bb2-ffbc-4a4e-b2e6-823c2c69e381
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe7bd00-2fcb-4f13-baf5-943b0e01d546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£47,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BMG LABTECH

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