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Provision of Freezers (NHSSC)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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12 May 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has entered the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Freezers (NHSSC)" in the goods industry category. The procurement involved the acquisition of upright-type freezers through a selective procurement method called a 'Call-off from a framework agreement'. This contract was awarded to SciQuip Limited, with the key locations being the Manchester and National Mycobacterium Reference Service laboratories in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 29th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £126,934. Recent activities include the active awarding of the contract on 29th April 2026, followed by the publishing of the award notice on 12th May 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in supplying medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those dealing with refrigeration solutions. By establishing a relationship with a significant public health entity such as the UKHSA, businesses could leverage this deal to enhance their market reputation and explore further opportunities within the healthcare sector. The use of a framework agreement also suggests future similar opportunities might arise, offering a stable business avenue for suppliers meeting the necessary criteria and standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Freezers (NHSSC)

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract to SciQuip Limited for the provision of freezers for use in its Manchester and National Mycobacterium Reference Service laboratories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74cf1d04-048f-470e-8d01-f787e2d12bb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb441c3-3807-447a-82f8-f0884750398a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711123 - Upright-type freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,934 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,934 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

SCIQUIP

Further Information

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