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Procurement of Rotating drum&Aero Equip 25/26 - Capital 113894

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

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 12:49

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 09:24

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 09:15

PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 12:03

PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 12:02

Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting as a central government authority, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of laboratory equipment, specifically rotating drum and aerosolisation equipment. This contract was titled "Procurement of Rotating drum&Aero Equip 25/26 - Capital 113894". Located in London, the agency undertook this procurement using a direct award method, justified by the unique technical capabilities required that only the selected supplier could provide. The procurement process culminated in awarding a contract to Biaera Technologies LLC, with a contract period from 23 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract was signed on 22 October 2025, with a gross value of £142,000. The main industry category for this procurement is laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those capable of providing highly specialised technical solutions. Biaera Technologies LLC, as a successful SME, illustrates the potential for similar businesses to engage in public sector contracts by showcasing unique products or services meeting rigorous specifications. Companies with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and innovative precision equipment could greatly benefit from understanding the strategic importance of aligning their offerings with specific technical requirements of such tenders.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Rotating drum&Aero Equip 25/26 - Capital 113894

Notice Description

Procurement of Rotating Drum and Aerosolisation equipment Laboratory capital purchase

Planning Information

Request for information. The assurance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise, but responses will help to shape UKHSA's sourcing strategy. UKHSA will not pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparatiopm of a response to this RFI. The supporting documents can be accessed via Project C380371 in the Atamis portal link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects Please refer to the documentation for full details and instructions on how to respond. If the system does not allow you to upload the attachments, please respond via message and include your attachment.

Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required and there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£118,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

BIAERA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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