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Purchase of Liquid Handler

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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03 Feb 2026 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by the UK Health Security Agency involves the purchase of a liquid handler, with the tender classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, identified by the title "Purchase of Liquid Handler," follows a selective method specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage as of 3rd February 2026, with the contract period running from 26th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £178,361.97, and the equipment is to be delivered to London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom. The procurement was mainly focused on goods, and it was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can operate efficiently within existing framework agreements. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and that meet the specifications outlined under the Contracting for Public Value can benefit from such tender opportunities. As the procurement process has been completed, understanding the requirements and execution of this contract can offer insights for similar future opportunities, especially for SMEs aiming to grow their business through strategic public contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Liquid Handler

Notice Description

Purchase of Liquid Handler Capital Purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c4239b7-75ed-45f0-8373-b7d5830d6035
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49319c6c-ec74-43b9-b771-2ce231d84e0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£178,361 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,361 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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