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Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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07 Apr 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System" in the incubators' industry category. This selective tender, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, involved the purchase of a multi-plate automated incubator (Cytomat) and a robotic handling system (Spinnaker). The tender period concluded on 21st March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The procurement, valued at £168,848.59, is focused on delivery to SP4 0JG, England, in the United Kingdom. The award was active as of 4th April 2025, and the contract was officially published on 7th April 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth by enabling suppliers with expertise in high-precision automated systems to deliver innovative solutions. The successful business, Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited, which operates at a large scale demonstrates the potential for significant contracts in the healthcare and laboratory sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to provide specialised equipment and services for the health and science industries would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement indicates a robust demand for advanced, automated laboratory systems, presenting lucrative opportunities for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System

Notice Description

Purchase of a multi-plate automated incubator (Cytomat) along with a robotic handling system (Spinnaker).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74babce1-051e-4624-9b19-0e6866c1e7b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2fb25-1677-47f0-ad08-5428d3c60d66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33152000 - Incubators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,848 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,848 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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