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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 7 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 09:18

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

03 Nov 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Oct 2025 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for laboratory capital equipment involving rotating drums and aerosolisation devices. Located in London, the UKHSA sought direct awards due to technical reasons, forming a contract with Biaera Technologies LLC from the United States. This procurement belongs to the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and covers operations within the United Kingdom. The procurement process began with a planning update in August 2025, and subsequent stages included tender initiation and contract awards, culminating with the contract's term expiration on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of offering bespoke solutions for technical requirements. SMEs are encouraged to engage with such procurements as UKHSA aims to address specific technical needs where standard competition may not be feasible. Businesses with capabilities in precision and optical equipment supply, especially those offering tailored solutions or advanced technologies, could find growth prospects by forming strategic partnerships or improving their visibility within public sector procurement markets.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 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
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Biaera Technologies LLC

Biaera Technologies, LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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