Award

Purchase of Thermocyclers x 2 25/26

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of Thermocyclers x 2 25/26". This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the "Research laboratory services" industry category. The contract, valued at £43,668 GBP, involves the acquisition of two QuantStudio 0.1ML QPCR Systems. Located in London, with delivery in the United Kingdom, the agency formalised this award with Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Holdings Limited on 29th October 2025. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award', and the contract period runs from 31st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for large-scale enterprises that can supply advanced scientific equipment. Although not directly focusing on SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in the research laboratory equipment sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance market presence. Collaboration with esteemed organisations like the UK Health Security Agency can also provide strategic advantages for businesses poised to provide high-quality, specialised goods in the public health and scientific research fields.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Thermocyclers x 2 25/26

Notice Description

This is for the purchase of two QuantStudio 0.1ML QPCR System (with laptop) including Fast 96W Hardshell Plates and Fast Well RNASP Verification Plate including installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61845bba-9b74-4aef-bceb-52f7ad119586
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cd4d5c-9ae0-47a2-92df-d0e420509e92
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,668 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,668 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 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
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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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC LIFE HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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