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PHE_Scientific_Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 7

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process recently administered by the UK Health Security Agency, represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for laboratory use. This contract, identified as Variation 7, falls under the Analysis apparatus industry category, denoted by the CPV code 38432000. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026, with deliveries focused in the Bristol region (UKK1). The procurement method employed was limited, attributed to a lack of competition due to technical needs. The associated contract was awarded on the basis of necessity for additional supplies, with a formal signing on 23rd February 2026, and an award value of £3,461,590.32. The procurement stage reflected in this document is primarily the award and contract update.

This tender creates multiple opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis apparatus, particularly those equipped to supply laboratory consumables compatible with existing equipment. Companies focused on Beta-glucan free assay plates, compatible pipette tips, and assay plates would be highly suited to compete, allowing them to enhance their footprint within the healthcare industry. Given the specifications and requirements set forth, organistions that can provide precise matches with existing equipment, and thus secure contracts without competitive calls, will naturally benefit. The contract with Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. illustrates an established business relationship, fostering potential growth in technical supply chains and specialised laboratory provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 7

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates

Procurement Information

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for use in its Bristol laboratories. PHE has awarded a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for these consumables, as their assay plates, pipette tips, and tubes are the only ones compatible with the stakeholder's current equipment, readers, laptops, etc., and validated for use. The consumables must also be beta-glucan free. Associates of Cape Cod is the only supplier that can meet its requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,873,180 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
Additional Buyers

Public Health England

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Associates of Cape Cod Int., Inc.

Further Information

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