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Zymo Research Sample Collection Devices

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Zymo Research Sample Collection Devices, including point-of-collection inactivation PCR sample collection devices. With a tender value of £4,088,000 GBP, this procurement falls under the industry category of manual swab test kits (CPV code: 38911000). The process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from the National Microbiology Framework. The contract period began on 23rd December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th January 2026, with the contract successfully awarded to Cambridge Bioscience Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Bar Hill, Cambridge, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in the supply of medical collection devices and related goods, particularly those aligned with national health frameworks. Given the scale and focus on providing essential health-related goods, this contract allows businesses to establish or strengthen relationships within the public health sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar procurement frameworks. Companies that can seamlessly integrate their products within existing frameworks and meet the high standards of the UK Health Security Agency are particularly well-suited to compete in this sphere.

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Notice Title

Zymo Research Sample Collection Devices

Notice Description

Purchase of and point-of-collection inactivation PCR sample collection devices via call-off contract through the National Microbiology Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d72c23a-fb90-4d2e-90f1-1d342797e956
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3096faa-d612-43f2-964f-23acb000749a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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