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Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, undertaken by the UK Health Security Agency, pertains to the acquisition of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories, classified under the microscopes industry category. Based in London, with the postal code E14 4PU, the buying organisation completed this procurement under the 'award' stage on 5th February 2026. The tender was a selective process, identified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and suitable for SMEs. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd February 2026, and the contract period running from 4th February to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 73,087.18. The supplier awarded the contract is LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, a large-scale company located in Paisley, United Kingdom.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of advanced imaging microscopy equipment. Such businesses can benefit from participating in similar framework agreement opportunities which the UK Health Security Agency may present in future procurements. By successfully competing in these tenders, companies can enhance their market presence and secure sustainable contracts within the scientific equipment sector. The competitive nature of selective procurement processes underlines the importance of demonstrating capability and value in product offerings, which can lead to substantial business growth and improved relationships with prominent public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories

Notice Description

Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9b1f72b-cc26-439f-a8ec-d330265d2409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154e534e-61dc-43e2-aed9-a6dd94a152f8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,087 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,087 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 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
Callum Harland
Contact Email
callum.harland@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
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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