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Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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23 Dec 2025 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instruments to be used by the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team. This tender, under the title "Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide," falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" industry category. The project aims to enhance rapid molecular detection capabilities during international public health emergencies. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the transaction valued at £267,606.33. The contracting process advanced to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Holdings Limited, effective from 22nd December 2025, and expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. The delivery address is based in England, United Kingdom, with the postal code E14 4PU.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and precision instrument sectors, particularly large enterprises like Thermo Fisher Scientific that have the capability to rapidly supply advanced diagnostic technologies. Companies experienced in delivering specialised laboratory equipment under strict timelines and quality standards are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. This procurement not only provides immediate business expansion in the public health domain but also enhances a company's portfolio and reputation within government contracts related to emergency response equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide

Notice Description

This procurement is for the purchase of compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instruments to be deployed as part of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) Rapid Response Mobile Laboratory (RRML). These instruments will enable rapid molecular detection of emerging and outbreak-prone pathogens during international public health emergencies, supporting timely diagnostic capability in the field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3ec6457-b2c2-4227-a8fd-5887625fc3fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9481435-a3a2-47ce-87e4-f7bb7703ff8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£267,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA
Contact Email
enquiries@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 SCIENTIFIC LIFE HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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