Planning

UKHSA wide Provision for Microbiological Culture Media

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 09:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, is initiating a tender process for the provision of microbiological culture media across the UK. This procurement, categorised under "goods" with CPV code 33696000, involves an open procedure and is currently at the planning stage, with the notice published on 22 April 2026. The tender title is "UKHSA wide Provision for Microbiological Culture Media," and it spans regions within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 July 2026, and the award period concluding on 17 August 2026. The contract, estimated at £16.4 million net, has a planned initial duration of five years with an option for a three-year extension.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in microbiological media, reagents, and related goods. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from an advantageous suitability framework. The open procurement method allows for broad competition, promising prospects for businesses looking to supply essential laboratory materials to public sector laboratories. This tender is suited to companies with expertise in producing dehydrated culture media, pre-poured agar plates, and other media-related products, promoting innovation and supply chain expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA wide Provision for Microbiological Culture Media

Notice Description

Provision of microbiological growth media goods (Culture Media).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential to extend from initial contract duration of 5 years to add a further 3 years. 2026-2031 Initial Term, then 2031-2034 potential extension.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 5 years, with a potential extension by 3 years. Total contract length (subject to further approvals) is 8 years. These dates are estimates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036460-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Additional Buyers

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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