Planning

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 12:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in the planning stage of procuring an X-ray irradiator with a budget of £250,000. The procurement process is for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division located in Porton. The X-ray irradiator will serve as a critical backup and augment the existing high containment pathogen inactivation capabilities. The public procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" with a CPV code of 38000000. Key deadlines include the end date for market engagement on 27 September 2024. The procurement process is currently in the "planning" stage, and the engagement notice has been published to gather information from potential suppliers.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those that focus on SMEs within the UK. Providing an X-ray irradiator and associated support services to UKHSA not only helps secure a significant contract but also opens avenues for future collaborations with government health agencies. Businesses with expertise in high containment pathogen inactivation technologies or those looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare and research sectors would find this tender particularly growth-enhancing. Responding promptly and effectively to the Request for Information (RFI) will position businesses favourably for the upcoming tender stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

Notice Description

UKHSA is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator and supporting services. The irradiator is required for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at Porton. The X-ray irradiator service at Porton is the sole UK Sovereign Capability for high containment pathogen inactivation. This service provides irradiated pathogens to research establishments, other UK government facilities and associated healthcare-based settings, this is vital to both research and outbreak response across the UK. An irradiator is required as a backup for the existing irradiators, both for contingency and to increase output. Please review the specification outlined in this Request for Information (RFI) and provide responses to the questions and requirements mentioned. Your input will help shape UKHSA's sourcing strategy for this procurement. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please contract: Science.Tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk Subject: X-Ray Irradiator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae213389-0a87-4593-9861-0a15ec154a0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbd7ca6-1804-4df1-be03-573cfb9aac7a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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