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Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 6

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 public procurement process detailed herein concerns the "Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 6," led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. The tender falls under the industry category of analysis apparatus (CPV code: 38432000) and pertains to the supply of goods. The process is at the award and contract update stage as of 19th August 2025, with contracts having already been signed on 31st July 2025. The procurement period spans 210 days and involves deliveries within the Bristol area (UKK1), representing an active engagement with Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. The contract, valued at GBP 2,911,590.32, involves limited procurement methods due to a lack of competition for technical reasons.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in bespoke or technically exclusive laboratory consumables. Companies like Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc., which can provide unique, beta-glucan free assay kits compatible with specialised equipment, are well-poised to leverage such contracts for growth. Opportunities lie in the procurement's tailored nature, which favours firms capable of meeting stringent compatibility and technical requirements, making this an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche product offerings in analytical apparatus. Furthermore, the engagement with a prestigious entity like the UK Health Security Agency can enhance a firm's market reputation and expand its client base within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 6

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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)


CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,411,590 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Contact Email
scientific.procurement@phe.gov.uk, swhpt@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 003003038162

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West 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 INT.

ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INTERNATIONAL

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