Notice Information
Notice Title
Single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules instrument
Notice Description
The proposed acquisition of a single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules system is driven by the need to maintain and enhance the UKHSA Radiation Effects Department's (RED) molecular research capability in support of public health protection. RED plays a critical national role in generating scientific evidence on the health effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation and translating this into policy, guidance, and emergency preparedness. Current and emerging challenges - such as the need for rapid, reliable biodosimetry in radiological emergencies, increasing complexity of molecular data, and the requirement for internationally harmonised methodologies - necessitate investment in advanced, robust analytical platforms.
Planning Information
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is conduction Preliminary Market Engagement to understand from suppliers the general levels of market availability, interest and capability for an instrument that can provide direct, single-molecule counting and digital quantification of specific RNA molecules via a survey. Following on from this, suppliers may be contacted for further information if UKHSA deem it necessary. Responses will then be used to consider the best sourcing approach, which has not yet been decided. The deadline for responses is 06/10/2025
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059f67
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058013-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
33100000 - Medical equipments
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £111,186 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Jun 20265 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 May 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 22 Oct 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- 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
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058013-2026
19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040355-2026
1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058620-2025
22nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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