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PHE_Scientific_Quantification testing system for coliform bacteria in water

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 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, is overseeing a contracting process titled "PHE_Scientific_Quantification testing system for coliform bacteria in water". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for bacteriological analysis services, including those related to water pollution. The project location is within the UK, and the procurement process is at the award update and contract update stage as of 20th May 2025. The contract, originally commencing on 11th March 2019, has been extended by two years, setting the new end date as 10th March 2026. The contract's value has been increased by £82,000 (excluding VAT) to accommodate the extension, with IDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITED being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in bacteriological analysis services and water pollution management. Organisations with expertise in these areas and capable of handling large-scale service operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract extension and additional funding highlight the importance of consistent service provision without the inconvenience or costs associated with changing the contractor. The UK Health Security Agency's commitment to maintaining quality and continuity in essential health services makes this procurement an attractive prospect for established firms in the scientific and environmental services industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_Quantification testing system for coliform bacteria in water

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of contract by 2 years as set out in original contract. New end date - 10/03/2026.
Contract uplifted by PS82,000 (Ex-VAT) to cover this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022925-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£282,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 10 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
UKHSA Commercial Operations
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

IDEXX LABORATORIES

Further Information

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