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Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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24 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is the buying organisation for a tender concerning the purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT laboratory reagents, specifically the Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium. Classified under the 'Laboratory reagents' category, this procurement falls within the goods industry. Located in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4PU), the procurement has progressed to the award stage. This tender followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO. (BATH) LIMITED, an SME based in Corsham, Wiltshire, with the contract period extending from 20th February to 31st March 2026. The award date and publication were on 24th February 2026, with an initial tender period ending on 19th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity represents a crucial point for businesses in the laboratory supplies and reagents industry, especially SMEs, to engage with a significant public health organisation. With a contract value of £228,406.6, it provides a substantial business growth potential for companies with the capability to supply laboratory reagents. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality laboratory consumables and established networks within the healthcare sector would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The UK Health Security Agency's procurement through this framework agreement provides a streamlined process for suppliers recognised within the framework, ensuring a manageable entry point for businesses seeking to expand within the government health procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML)

Notice Description

Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML) via the National Microbiology Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec9e3966-21bb-4cef-9ad7-bd5e44656b94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541df51c-b2b6-4428-86c1-082c5d6d8a46
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,406 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,406 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 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

MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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