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Purchase of TaqPath consumables

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Feb 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the UK Health Security Agency involves the acquisition of TaqPath consumables within the laboratory reagents industry category. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was conducted through the National Microbiology Framework. Located in London, the buying organisation seeks goods to be delivered to addresses within the United Kingdom, notably at postal code E14 4PU. This contracting phase, tagged as the award stage, was completed on 19 February 2026, with the contract active from 16 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, accommodating businesses with suitable end products aimed towards SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to expand their reach by providing consumables. The process, involving a notable budget of £106,050, represents a favourable environment for SMEs to engage, particularly if they have previous work experiences within similar frameworks or procurement methods. Suppliers capable of swift delivery and meeting the high standards required by notable contracting authorities, such as the UK Health Security Agency, will be best positioned to leverage this procurement for business growth.

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Notice Title

Purchase of TaqPath consumables

Notice Description

Purchase of TaqPath consumables via the National Microbiology Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edceb6f5-e0dd-4f92-a6fd-21603c1cee38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aadcaa8-5167-4338-ab14-a65f8a7fb08a
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 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
Joshua Williams
Contact Email
joshua.williams@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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