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NEW. Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by the UK Health Security Agency to acquire Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) platforms, consumables, and reagents. The industry category is laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the delivery will serve regions including Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and York, England. The process was conducted under the procurement method of selective tendering, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 February 2026, and the contract commenced on 23 February 2026, running until 22 February 2031. The procurement status is marked as complete, following the award stage published on 17 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity involves a substantial contract valued at £1,852,110.72, awarded to THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED. It presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. The tender has been tailored to suitability for SMEs, encouraging their participation and competition. Businesses within this sector can expand their market reach by supplying essential laboratory testing platforms and reagents to major cities across England, contributing to national health security priorities.

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Notice Title

NEW. Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST)

Notice Description

Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) Platforms, Consumables and Reagents for Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and York.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d85d5a-6719-41b4-aab1-f7b640011185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a746b50-85df-4602-ba2a-68a30aab6ff9
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,852,110 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,852,110 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2031 Over 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
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

THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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