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Replacement of Fluorescence microscope

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Replacement of Fluorescence microscope" to support their quality control team. This contract, categorized under imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use, is valued at £31,790.81. The procurement was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract stage has reached the award phase, with the award being active since 18th December 2025 and the contract period extending until 31st March 2026. The procurement was aimed at entities suited for locations within the United Kingdom, particularly at the agency's London address.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment. Particularly, it offers growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they were considered suitable for this procurement. Companies like LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, which secured the contract, demonstrate the competitive nature of such opportunities. Businesses equipped to supply high-quality imaging equipment and services under established frameworks will find this type of procurement beneficial to their expansion efforts in the public health and medical sectors.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Fluorescence microscope

Notice Description

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

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/d9ea558c-0eee-491f-ae73-08e02197d2d1
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, 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
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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