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Procurement of Homogeniser (Capital 113865)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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07 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency recently concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of homogeniser equipment to be used in laboratory settings. This procurement, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted under a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. It was finalised with an award to Scimed Ltd, a small and medium enterprise based in Stockport, UK. The contract, signed on 24 June 2025, is active from 25 June 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total gross value of £14,652. The process is now complete, marking an important stage in the broader procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in providing state-of-the-art laboratory solutions, particularly those adept at navigating direct and below-threshold procurement methods, could find similar opportunities lucrative. Suppliers that can effectively engage with central government agencies and adhere to the specific needs of such public entities would also be well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement ventures in the future.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Homogeniser (Capital 113865)

Notice Description

Procurement of homogeniser equipment for laboratory use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£12,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIMED

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