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UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a sequencer intended for the processing of dried blood spot tests (DBST) for Hepatitis C patients. This contract, titled "UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, with the specific CPV code 33000000. The award stage has concluded with a contract valued at £50,248.69. The tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a selective procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20 March 2025 and the commencement of the contract on 21 March 2025, running until 31 October 2025. The procurement process is primarily focused on the East of England region, with the main office of the UKHSA located in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating potential growth opportunities for smaller suppliers. The successful bidder, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, demonstrates that organisations with the capability to deliver high-quality, specialised medical equipment are well-positioned to compete. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the medical sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions for disease management and patient care, would benefit from similar opportunities in future public procurement processes facilitated by agencies like the UKHSA.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer

Notice Description

UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer to enable for Hepatitis C patients to enable DBST to be processed in-house.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0b7e904-cc8c-4978-8075-40e843ece4f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426425b5-8f11-40d2-9468-f8dd9f963b0c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,248 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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