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Purchase of Opentrons System for UKHSA Bristol

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Opentrons System, as noted under the award tag, with an associated value of £415,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," classified with the CPV code 38000000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was targeted to be suitable for SMEs. The contract is set to run from 28th January 2026 to 28th March 2030. The delivery will take place at locations within the postal code E14 4PU in the United Kingdom. The procurement process went through its various stages, with the contract being awarded and published on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises capable of supplying laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in laboratory systems and who can work within framework agreements would find this type of contract beneficial. Being selective, it allows specialised firms like Wolf Laboratories Limited, the awardee, to deliver specific, high-quality solutions tailored to the needs of major public health institutions such as the UKHSA. Engaging in such contracts not only boosts revenue but also strengthens the portfolio and market credibility of suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Opentrons System for UKHSA Bristol

Notice Description

Purchase of Opentrons System for UKHSA Bristol via the National Microbiology Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f65c570-f13c-4407-ab37-6ac88fb143fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead167ba-1128-4280-8221-9f51b9df2e3f
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

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
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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