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Histology Slide Coverslipper

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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09 Dec 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Histology Slide Coverslipper by the UK Health Security Agency has concluded, with the contract awarded to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED. The procurement falls under the industry category of Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The contract, employing a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has a value of £23,027. The contract period started on 5th December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, with postal code E14 4PU, and the procurement has reached the award stage, having been formally announced on 5th December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in laboratory equipment or similar fields to engage in government contracts and expand their clientele within the public sector. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for suppliers capable of meeting predetermined criteria, likely favouring well-established firms with an existing framework agreement status. For eligible companies, securing similar contracts can lead to sustained business growth and increased visibility in the public procurement domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particular opportunity challenging due to the specifics of the procurement suitability criteria.

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Notice Title

Histology Slide Coverslipper

Notice Description

Purchase of Histology Slide Coverslipper

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37659539-e0a1-42e8-9bde-6936605ebd76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7a4b8d-255f-4602-baf7-55e298dcac46
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,027 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
UKHSA
Contact Email
enquiries@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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