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Provision of Serology Kits

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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11 Apr 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, located in London, has completed the award process for the provision of serology kits to test participants for their pre-winter antibody levels. This contract falls under the category of public authority - central government and involves goods procurement. Preventx Limited in Sheffield has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 14th March 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total value of the contract is capped at £25k should the extension be exercised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical testing supplies, particularly for those specialising in serology kits like Preventx Limited. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver quality products timely and efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The contractual requirements highlight key performance indicators that ensure high standards in delivery, administration, and customer service, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses able to meet these stringent requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Serology Kits

Notice Description

Serology kits to test participants for their pre-winter antibody levels, which will provide important serological data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014740-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREVENTX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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