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Quality Control Services for LFDs

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) concluded a procurement process for 'Quality Control Services for Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs)', with the focus on technical inspection and testing services. This process, which reached the award stage on 5th January 2026, was undertaken through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. It involves services to be delivered in London, UK, between 12th December 2025 and 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £23,838. The tender was particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as noted by the suitability criteria.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing, particularly those that are SMEs, as the procurement highlights a preference for smaller enterprises. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable quality control services for health-based products, particularly LFDs, are well-suited to gain from such contracts. By engaging in this sector, companies can expand their portfolio within the health security industry, leveraging opportunities to strengthen their market position through association with reputable entities like the UKHSA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Control Services for LFDs

Notice Description

Quality Control Services for UKHSA's Lateral Flow Devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7546254-e191-44b5-9616-5d2323881da4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6094af-853f-4e59-a75f-336b1addcbf1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,838 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,838 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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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

INTERTEK TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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