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C469292 - Cambridge Replacement Hologic Panther & upgrade

UK Health Security Agency

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency bought a replacement Hologic Panther analyser, upgrading it to a Panther Fusion and improving waste management. The work also introduces Vlink software to improve consumables management. This is a laboratory equipment and software refresh for the Agency, with delivery in Cambridge, England. The requirement combines supply of the analyser with the related upgrades and software, rather than being a standalone purchase of general laboratory equipment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Hologic Ltd. The award date was 18 September 2026. The awarded value is £451,814.63. The contract runs from 18 September 2026 to 22 December 2031. The Agency used a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The original estimated procurement value was also £451,814.63, and submissions were due by 4 September 2026. The recorded suitability indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises could take part, while voluntary, community and social enterprises were not suitable. This process records one award; its assessment basis is not described in the supplied procurement details.

For suppliers who did not win, this award shows UK Health Security Agency demand for a combined diagnostic analyser refresh, equipment upgrades and software to manage consumables, delivered for its Cambridge operation. A credible competitor would need to supply and support compatible Hologic Panther equipment, implement a Panther Fusion upgrade, improve waste-management arrangements and provide Vlink or equivalent consumables-management capability. The requirement favours suppliers able to deliver the equipment and integration as a joined-up package, rather than vendors offering only general laboratory apparatus or software in isolation. The Agency used a framework call-off, so relevant suppliers would need access to an appropriate framework route as well as the technical capacity to fulfil this specific laboratory requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C469292 - Cambridge Replacement Hologic Panther & upgrade

Notice Description

Refresh of Hologic Panther with a Panther fusion, upgrades to waste management and introduction of Vlink software for improved of management of consumables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3153045d-2cdd-45db-ab2b-9ebb62f4d39a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c388c27a-c22b-4cb6-a49e-fc95987a0a1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£451,814 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£451,814 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hologic Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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