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Provision of Antibiotics and Other Reagents

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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21 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract titled "Provision of Antibiotics and Other Reagents", which falls under the industry category of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use, including laboratory reagents. This procurement, located in London, United Kingdom, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded prior to the award being made active on 18th August 2025, for a contract period starting the same day and running until 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £56,000, was awarded to Medchemtronica AB t/a MedChemExpress.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors, particularly for businesses experienced in supplying medical and scientific reagents. The procurement method being from a framework agreement favours established suppliers within these frameworks, although it can highlight potential future opportunities for other businesses looking to engage in similar government contracts. Businesses specialising in the production and supply of laboratory chemicals and those with the capability to provide the required quality and specifications are well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Antibiotics and Other Reagents

Notice Description

Call off contract for the provision of antibiotics and other reagents for scientific use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80469e82-2c93-4bb4-b14b-678c6f7c9951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49aff508-a6ed-4249-b2ab-7a99f313febc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33631400 - Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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

MEDCHEMTRONICA AB T/A MEDCHEMEXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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