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Histology and immunohistochemical consumables

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for "Histology and immunohistochemical consumables" to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited. This contract focuses on laboratory reagents and involves a procurement process classified under the industry category of laboratory reagents (CPV code 33696500). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award reflects the conclusion of the procurement process, which began its tender phase and concluded with the awarding of the contract on 19th December 2025. The contract runs from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2027, with the delivery location specified within the UK, notably in England, postal code SP4 0JG.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory reagents and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for competing in this tender, indicating opportunities for nimble, innovative companies in the laboratory supplies sector. Given the selective procurement method, businesses already part of relevant framework agreements or those looking to engage in similar public sector procurement in the future may find interest in such contracts to expand their market presence and gain steady revenue through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Histology and immunohistochemical consumables

Notice Description

Histology and immunohistochemical consumables from Leica for 2025-27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7ae7120-73a5-4748-97b1-9c598f78aa97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f5177c-6bd3-450a-9c5f-b73a30b29bbf
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 1-2 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
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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
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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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