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Replacement of Fluorescence microscope

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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08 Apr 2026 at 14:35

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, with its headquarters at 10 South Colonnade, London, has concluded a procurement process for the replacement of a fluorescence microscope, classified under imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The procurement, marked as complete, was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded with an award to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, starting on 18th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, for an amount of £31,790.81 GBP. The procurement took place in the goods category, with key operations situated in the United Kingdom, aligning with the UKHSA's operational requirements for enhancing their QC team capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical imaging equipment or operating within the healthcare supply chain. The focus on a call-off process from an established framework underscores the need for reliable and proven suppliers, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Companies with a robust capability to provide cutting-edge optical instruments, while ensuring compliance with flexible contract requirements, would find this sector financially promising and strategically beneficial for growth in the field of medical and scientific equipment supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Fluorescence microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of a replacement for an aging Fluorescence microscope to support the QC team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5269c0-4a84-477d-b31c-e3a07bf8d558
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654fb119-408a-490a-900d-90a722084eb0
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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