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UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for a partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection and surveillance. The tender, titled "UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance," falls under the "Laboratory reagents" industry category (CPV code 33696500) with additional services for the installation of laboratory equipment (CPV code 51430000). Located in London, United Kingdom (E14 4PU), the procurement progressed through a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 16th March 2025, with the contract running from 17th March 2025 to 15th September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £130,000, was published on 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers of laboratory equipment and reagents. Giles Scientific Inc. was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses providing specialised laboratory products and services have excellent potential in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined by UKHSA. Engaging in such partnerships can drive business growth through governmental collaborations and expansion in the health security sector.

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Notice Title

UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance

Notice Description

Provision of OEM manufactured and sole supplier equipment and reagents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c7c3f7d-0969-453f-bccb-ec4bd87e83ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e315a567-0add-4409-8699-078c94e7459c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 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

GILES SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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