Planning

Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 14:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), headquartered in London at 10 South Colonnade, is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity." This procurement falls under the technical inspection and testing services category, with additional relevance to laboratory, auditing, and industrial quality control services. The primary focus is on organisations delivering QC testing services for medical devices in the UK. The planning stage will conclude by 29th May 2026, and the process pertains to both the E14 4PU postal area and, more broadly, the United Kingdom.

This request for information presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in quality control testing services, particularly those that specialise in technical inspection and testing and have the capacity to support laboratory operations during peak demand or health emergencies. The opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a diverse range of entities will find this relevant. Companies with manufacturing sites in the UK and expertise in medical device QC testing, including those capable of flexible location testing, are particularly well-suited to respond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity

Notice Description

This RFI is intended for organisations currently providing QC testing services for medical and related devices within the UK. Responses should describe existing facilities and capabilities that could be deployed to support UKHSA's laboratory operations, particularly during periods of increased demand or public health emergencies. These QC tests relating to Parts 1-2 of the inspection process are to be undertaken at the manufacturing facility. Part 3 testing the performance/functionality of the kits can be undertaken either at the manufacturing site or another mutually agreed appropriate site. Recent procurements of PCR and LFD products have been from manufacturers based in the United Kingdom, United States of America, China, and Italy. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001XIjD5IAL&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cff1b9f-9e1a-40ed-aa23-209119f55645
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

71900000 - Laboratory services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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