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Purchase of SPT Firefly & Apricot Consumables

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the purchase of SPT Firefly & Apricot consumables, valued at £123,444.50. This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and relates to a contract for goods. The procurement method was "selective," involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 5th February 2026. The contract period commenced on 6th February 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026. The procurement primarily targets businesses located in the United Kingdom, specifically around London (postal code E14 4PU), supporting SMEs as potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to expand their reach and secure contracts with major public health organisations. SMEs with relevant expertise in these fields can particularly benefit, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies able to supply precision laboratory tools and consumables would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, thereby driving growth and establishing a foothold within the UK Health Security sector marketplace. SPT LABTECH LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded the contract, indicating a high standard of competition and the potential for similar companies to strive for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of SPT Firefly & Apricot Consumables

Notice Description

Purchase of SPT Firefly & Apricot Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70eac5b9-ee3b-4626-b4a4-2694128d6aae
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,444 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,444 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SPT LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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