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C378416 - Purchase of Automated PCR platform

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Aug 2025 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has conducted a procurement process for the acquisition of a Genexpert IV R2.4 module with a laptop and a 2-year GX 4-4 Advantage Service Agreement, falling under the industry category of Analysers. This procurement, aimed at enhancing health security capabilities, reached the award stage on 15th August 2025, with a contract value of £56,398. The location for delivery is in England, United Kingdom, specifically SP4 0JG, and the contract period spans from 15th August 2025 to 15th August 2028. The procurement method was selective, utilising a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 1st August 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs, as Cepheid UK Limited, an SME, successfully secured the award. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those developing advanced analytic devices for healthcare use, would find similar tenders well-suited to their offerings. Participation in such specialised procurements can significantly aid in business growth by establishing relationships with key public health agencies and by securing long-term service agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C378416 - Purchase of Automated PCR platform

Notice Description

Purchase of Genexpert IV R2.4 module with laptop10C and 2 year GX 4-4 Advantage Service Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51f5344c-0bfa-4cb5-993b-af4ea35eb4b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebece27-5076-461c-9158-87b9a57fad57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,398 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,398 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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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