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Quality control and assurance services

UK Health Security Agency

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03 Sep 2026 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency procured quality control and assurance services through the National Microbiology Framework. The requirement covers technical inspection and testing services supporting the agency’s microbiology-related activities. The work is associated with the agency’s premises at 10 South Colonnade, London, and delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a services contract rather than a purchase of goods or construction works. The requirement was awarded to Intertek Testing & Certification Limited through a framework lot. It is relevant to organisations providing laboratory quality control, technical assurance, inspection, testing, compliance support or related quality management services for public health and microbiology operations. The buyer identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while it was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender submission deadline at 12:00 on 3 August 2026. The estimated contract value was between £300,000 and £500,000, and the award value was £500,000. UK Health Security Agency awarded the contract to Intertek Testing & Certification Limited on 5 August 2026. The contract period runs from 6 August 2026 to 6 August 2029. The published outcome relates to quality control and assurance services under a lot of the National Microbiology Framework. The award is active. The available procurement information identifies the service scope and framework route, but does not set out separate quality, technical or price weightings for evaluation.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates established public-sector demand for outsourced quality control and assurance in microbiology and public health operations. Credible competitors for a future requirement from the UK Health Security Agency would need demonstrable capability in technical inspection and testing, quality assurance and controlled laboratory support. Experience of working to rigorous public health, microbiology or laboratory standards would strengthen a supplier’s position, alongside the capacity to deliver reliable services for a multi-year framework call-off. Suppliers should also be able to operate within the requirements of a formal framework agreement and provide clear evidence of quality systems, technical competence, assurance processes and dependable service delivery. The buyer’s stated SME suitability indicates that specialist smaller firms can be relevant competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality control and assurance services

Notice Description

Quality control and assurance services awarded to Intertek via Lot 1 of the National Microbiology Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dcaf412-936f-471a-b426-5b462c674c14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b774b44-00f6-4357-9c07-214fdee0ba87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2029 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
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

Intertek Testing & Certification Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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