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Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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11 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the supply of Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the UK Health Security Agency as the buying organisation. The contract involves the supply of 33 cabinets, with delivery to the location specified within postcode E14 4PU in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026, running until 30th September 2026. The total contract value amounts to £16,434.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Although the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to fulfil similar framework agreements could find this sector lucrative. The contract was awarded to Bates Office Services Ltd, known for its role as a supplier, suggesting that similar businesses adept in delivering customised storage solutions may have competitive advantages in such procurement processes. The successful delivery of such contracts can establish valuable long-term relationships with prominent government agencies like the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets

Notice Description

To supply 33x 8-Drawer A6 Card Index Cabinet 1320h x 398w x 620d - Black Finish (CIUR86SD-BK)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4a168b2-e3a7-48ed-a786-a66a3159f343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c74150-e9a2-49c5-8667-4d815d9523a9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,434 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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