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C348681 - ONT maintenance 2025-27

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract titled "C348681 - ONT maintenance 2025-27" for the maintenance, support, software, and servicing of Oxford Nanopore GridION platforms required for genomic sequencing in UKHSA laboratories. The contract, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, is valued at £199,980. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 28 March 2025 and will end on 31 March 2027, with the award status being active as of 2 April 2025. The work will be carried out in the South Colonnade in London, and delivery sites include the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and genomic sequencing technologies. SMEs could find substantial growth potential by providing specialised services for high-stakes public health projects. Businesses adept at offering comprehensive technical support, software maintenance, and equipment servicing are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, aligning with agencies like the UKHSA can enhance market credibility and offer stable, long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

C348681 - ONT maintenance 2025-27

Notice Description

Maintenance, support, software and servicing for 2025 - 2027 of Oxford Nanopore GridION platforms required for genomic sequencing in UKHSA laboratories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3210bf07-541e-4af9-bef9-e8f08fba548e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c6d4e7-eb49-4149-a5f0-76b6fb9e5ba9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@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
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

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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