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Purchase of x-ray irradiator

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Jan 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an X-ray irradiator, awarding the contract to RPS Service Ltd. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" category and is intended for use by the Virology and Pathogenesis group in Porton, located in the South West region of the UK (UKK1). The contract was signed on 13 January 2025, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition—owing to technical reasons and lack of alternative suppliers. The procurement has reached the award stage and the status of the tender is complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing highly specialized goods such as X-ray irradiators. Given the thorough vetting process that demonstrated a scarcity of suitable suppliers, companies with unique technical capabilities and robust after-sales services (including maintenance and support) could find this sector promising. The procurement method highlights a niche market with high standards, ideal for companies like RPS Service Ltd., which offer tailored technical solutions and comprehensive service packages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of x-ray irradiator

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to RPS Service Ltd. for the provision of a X-ray irradiator for its Virology and Pathogenesis group at Porton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to RPS Service Ltd. for the provision of a X-ray irradiator for its Virology and Pathogenesis group at Porton.

Procurement Information

An RFI was published via Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service, describing the scope of requirements. This allowed us to assess the market to determine whether there were any other potential suppliers that could offer not only the equipment with the specified technical requirements, but also the delivery, installation, commissioning, after-sales services (including maintenance, repair, warranty, troubleshooting, support, decommissioning and disposal). Only one response was received, which did not meet our requirements. Given this, we have gone ahead with awarding the contract to RPS Service Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001133-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 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

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
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
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
1
Supplier Name

RPS SERVICE

Further Information

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