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UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance Bio Merieu

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

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17 Mar 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed the procurement process for the supply of OEM laboratory equipment and reagents to strengthen antimicrobial resistance detection and surveillance in partnership with CARPHA. The contract, titled "UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance Bio Merieux," falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents (CPV code 33696500). The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior call for competition, due to technical reasons. The location for delivery is the UKI42 region. The contract was signed on 10th March 2025 with Bio Merieux UK Limited as the sole supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those with innovative solutions in the field of antimicrobial resistance. SMEs with capabilities to meet specific technical requirements due to unique expertise or proprietary technologies could leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence. The partnership with prominent health agencies indicates potential for further collaborations and expansions within public health initiatives, making it an ideal tender for companies aiming to grow their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance Bio Merieu

Notice Description

UKHSA has awarded a contract for the provision of -Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment to Bio Merieux UK Limited

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment and reagents for Anti Microbial Resistance Project
UKHSA has awarded a contract for the provision of -Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment toBio Merieux UK Limited

Procurement Information

Absence of competition in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). Competition was absent as only supplier could meet our technical requirements. OEM Sole supplier capacity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009653-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months 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
procurement notices
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

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