Award

Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, engaging in the acquisition of a Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform, including necessary reagents and service maintenance. With a focus on laboratory, optical and precision equipment, the contract is valued at £1,852,110.72 and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the initial contract period running from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2031. The tender concluded on 20 February 2026, and the award was published on 16 March 2026. The delivery location is specified within England, United Kingdom, particularly at postal code E14 4PU.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its scale and the requirement for specialised laboratory equipment. The involvement of THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED as the supplier underscores the applicability for companies proficient in precision instruments and biochemical equipment manufacturing or service. Businesses with capabilities in maintaining and providing reagents for antimicrobial testing platforms may find this contract particularly aligned with their growth strategies, thus enabling them to establish or expand their footprint within the health security sector in the UK.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform

Notice Description

Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) Platforms including reagents and Service Maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f47f75b7-58d7-4327-b6bf-21baf15fe567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f09b4-3337-4b0c-9b05-2b6efc52ae0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,852,110 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,852,110 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-f47f75b7-58d7-4327-b6bf-21baf15fe567-2026-03-16T13:24:15Z",
    "date": "2026-03-16T13:24:15Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-f47f75b7-58d7-4327-b6bf-21baf15fe567",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-3412400D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform",
        "description": "Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) Platforms including reagents and Service Maintenance.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "E14 4PU"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1852110.72,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-20T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2031-02-22T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-254798",
            "name": "UK Health Security Agency",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK Health Security Agency"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 South Colonnade",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4PU",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial Operations",
                "email": "procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-239352",
            "name": "THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Ashley Court, Altrincham, Cheshire, England WA14 2DT"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-254798",
        "name": "UK Health Security Agency"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-f47f75b7-58d7-4327-b6bf-21baf15fe567-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-03-16T13:24:15Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1852110.72,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-239352",
                    "name": "THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2031-02-22T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f09b4-3337-4b0c-9b05-2b6efc52ae0f",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-16T13:24:15Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "Schedule 7 Appendix 1 Order Form Thermofisher Diagnostic (C421565)_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb5d5275-9eec-4e0c-b7f5-740c43035c78",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}