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Purchase of Tecan Tips

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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04 Mar 2026 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency issued a procurement process under the National Microbiology Framework for the purchase of pipette tips, specifically Tecan Tips, in a transaction valued at £12,394.20 GBP. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and took place in London, UK. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and proceeded to the award stage on 3rd March 2026. The contract spans from 3rd March 2026 to 31st March 2026. This was a targeted procurement with suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the tender details.

This award provides SMEs, like Tecan UK Limited, a significant opportunity for economic growth by supplying essential laboratory equipment to a prominent public health entity. Businesses dealing in laboratory supplies, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The current contract highlights the importance of establishing relationships within framework agreements, which can lead to further opportunities and recognition within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Tecan Tips

Notice Description

Purchase of Tecan Tips via the via the National Microbiology Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3fd5bee-ad37-4502-bf72-da1c1ad339f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f81f596-bb97-4c3e-880d-712a05284dc3
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

38437110 - Pipette tips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,394 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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