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Virology AMS & Software refresh

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The UK's Health Security Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Virology AMS & Software refresh" project. This award was published on 2nd March 2026, marking the conclusion of a selective tender process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £20,000 and focuses on computer upgrade services, essential for enhancing virology systems. Based in London, the procurement covers delivery to postal code E14 4PU within the United Kingdom and spans from 28th February to 31st March 2026. Abbott Laboratories Limited was awarded the contract, reflecting the agency's commitment to advancing virology technologies through trusted partnerships.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer upgrade and configuration services within the healthcare technology sector. Although the selective procurement method was employed, organisations that are capable of delivering high-quality IT infrastructure solutions could benefit significantly from exploring similar projects as part of a framework agreement. The procurement, however, does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a greater suitability for larger tech companies with robust expertise in health systems and software upgrades like Abbott Laboratories Limited.

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Notice Title

Virology AMS & Software refresh

Notice Description

Virology AMS System Upgrade and Configuration Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddeec53e-06fc-44d0-9159-9fb889bb9fc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34fa2e1-e0d1-40f0-9170-0028067a76c9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 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

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

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