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Single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules instrument

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 May 2026 at 10:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting as a part of the Crown through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, conducted an open procurement process for a single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules instrument. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory and optical precision equipment, and is based in London, United Kingdom. The instrument is crucial for radiation research, particularly for sample quality management. The procurement process began with preliminary market engagement and planning stages in September 2025. It was followed by a tender stage that concluded in late May 2026, with subsequent contract awards made by June 2026. The contract was ultimately awarded to Bruker Spatial Biology, Inc., based in Seattle, United States, and is active from July 2026 to March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, digital molecular analysis systems, and health security solutions. Given the sophisticated nature of the equipment required, large-scale companies with capabilities in highly sensitive and multiplexed gene and protein expression analysis are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Companies possessing expertise in delivering end-to-end scientific workflows suitable for a non-expert user base could find similar procurement efforts appealing, given the demand for advanced analytical platforms like those outlined by the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules instrument

Notice Description

single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules system addresses these needs by enabling highly sensitive, reproducible, and multiplexed gene and protein expression analysis without amplification bias. This is particularly important in radiation research, where sample quality and quantity are often limited.

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/061422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£111,186 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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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
1
Supplier Name

Bruker Spatial Biology, Inc.

Further Information

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