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Procurement of VarioSkan Lux

UK Health Security Agency

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23 Oct 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency bought a Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX laboratory instrument to support its Pathogen Risk Intelligence through Surveillance & Modelling (PRISM) project. The project uses wastewater and air biosurveillance, so the requirement is for laboratory equipment supporting pathogen surveillance and modelling. The procurement is for goods rather than a service or works contract. Delivery is associated with NW9 5EQ in England. The Varioskan Lux is the specific equipment named; the procurement description does not set out additional equipment, installation or servicing requirements.

The procurement is complete and awarded to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The award was made on 24 September 2026, for £28,898.15. The contract period runs from 25 September 2026 to 24 September 2028. The UK Health Security Agency used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The stated tender submission deadline was 24 September 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was categorised as goods, with an estimated value matching the awarded value. It was presented as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No separate evaluation criteria or lot structure is set out in the procurement details.

For suppliers of laboratory instruments, this award is evidence that the UK Health Security Agency buys specialist analytical equipment to support pathogen surveillance using wastewater and air samples. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to supply an instrument suited to laboratory analysis within a public health surveillance and modelling project, and demonstrate that its equipment meets the buyer’s technical needs. The contract was awarded through a framework call-off, so relevant framework access and the ability to compete through that route would be important. The awarded supplier is a large company, but the requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller equipment suppliers may also be relevant where they can meet the specification and framework conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of VarioSkan Lux

Notice Description

Procurement of Thermo Scientific Varioskan Lux to support Pathogen Risk Intelligence through Surveillance & Modelling (PRISM) wastewater and air biosurvellance project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-328fe8e3-747f-4bbe-bec7-49a720c34efa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ce078b-7ae1-4d0e-8cd1-ec6ab46775b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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
£28,898 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,898 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2028 2-3 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

Life Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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