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UKOTs Laboratory Consumables - Cepheid

UKHSA

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of laboratory consumables, titled "UKOTs Laboratory Consumables - Cepheid," within the laboratory services industry category. The process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract awarded to Cepheid UK Limited. Conducted in London, United Kingdom, the buyer, UKHSA, finalized the award on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027. The total contract value is £19,715.98.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies delivering laboratory services across the UK would be well-positioned to engage with future tenders of this nature through framework agreements. Such procurements not only enable suppliers to secure substantial contracts but also foster long-term relationships with key public sector buyers like UKHSA, potentially leading to future opportunities within the health and laboratory services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKOTs Laboratory Consumables - Cepheid

Notice Description

UKOTs Laboratory Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50267b81-5903-4e19-b957-03ac629d1208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5612a055-7317-4b27-a85f-0a8e83e099da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,976 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 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
UKHSA
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

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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