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BACTEC MGIT analyser & Epicentre middleware

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of BACTEC MGIT analysers and an Epicentre middleware system, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The tender, valued at £139,500, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award on 18th December 2025 to Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, with the contract period commencing from 19th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted in England, with delivery expected in London, E14 4PU.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory and precision equipment supplies, particularly those capable of operating at a large scale. Although the selection was complete, it underscores the importance of being included in a framework agreement to access selective procurement opportunities. Companies seeking to expand in the healthcare sector would benefit from partnerships with governmental bodies like the UK Health Security Agency, facilitating higher visibility and the potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

BACTEC MGIT analyser & Epicentre middleware

Notice Description

3 MGIT analysers and an EpiCenter data management system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfdb87fc-c48c-432e-a685-8f08868e712d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa84cceb-a1e3-4641-857e-a807915e7eaf
Current Stage
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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
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
£139,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 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
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

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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