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Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge and Adaptors

UK Health Security Agency

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07 Aug 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency procured a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge, specifically a Megafuge ST4R Plus, together with adaptors. The equipment is used to process insect and mammalian cell cultures expressing recombinant proteins from Mpox and influenza viruses. This is a laboratory equipment and accessories requirement, classified under CPV 42931100. Delivery is associated with the UKHSA site at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU. The requirement is for a complete centrifuge-and-adaptor package rather than a general laboratory fit-out, making it relevant to suppliers of refrigerated centrifuges, compatible adaptors and specialist laboratory equipment serving public health, virology, cell culture or related research environments.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. UKHSA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Bids were due by 28 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 29 July 2026 to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited for £11,968 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 29 July 2026 to 16 November 2026. The award is active and covers the centrifuge and adaptors as one requirement. The published outcome identifies the successful supplier but does not set out a separate scoring model or award weighting. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and unsuitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For competitors, this award demonstrates a defined UKHSA demand for refrigerated benchtop centrifugation equipment and application-specific adaptors supporting infectious-disease laboratory work. A credible future supplier would need to provide the specified Megafuge ST4R Plus or an accepted equivalent, with adaptors suitable for insect and mammalian cell-culture workflows. Product knowledge, reliable equipment supply, compatibility assurance and the ability to support laboratory users handling recombinant proteins linked to Mpox and influenza would be important. Suppliers already positioned on the relevant framework, including specialist laboratory-equipment distributors and SME businesses, are best placed to compete through the same call-off route. Experience supplying public-sector or regulated laboratory environments would strengthen credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge and Adaptors

Notice Description

Megafuge ST4R Plus centrifuge plus adapters used to process insect and mammalian cell cultures expressing recombinant proteins from MPox and Influenza viruses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-275b4671-3e25-453b-9133-f9f0182f6608
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dd2188-e431-4c7e-81a5-a50af209e0c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Further Information

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