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Supply of Dried Blood Spot Cards

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for the supply of Dried Blood Spot Cards under the National Microbiology Framework Lot 2, with the contract awarded to VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD. This contract falls within the medical consumables category, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom. The tender stage has concluded, transitioning to the award stage on 30th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2027. Utilising a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, this opportunity had a tender period ending on 29th July 2025, and the contract was valued at £108,735 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in medical consumables, particularly those capable of dealing with framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this opportunity appealing given their suitability for involvement in framework agreements like this one. The procurement process, managed by the UK Health Security Agency, highlights the demand for quality suppliers in the medical consumables field, which could pave the way for long-term business growth and establishment within the provision of medical supplies for public health projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Dried Blood Spot Cards

Notice Description

Supply of Dried Blood Spot Cards via National Microbiology Framework Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b23a7a1-3079-4c58-8b46-7644eb3894ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5973425-224e-444e-a3e4-d41bd8b069b9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,735 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,735 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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