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Plethysmography Equipment

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

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26 Sep 2025 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, located in London, has completed a procurement process for plethysmography equipment. Categorised under the goods industry, specifically machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition. This contract was awarded to Data Sciences International and became active from 12th September 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2026, carrying a gross value of £75,387.59. The process is firmly in the award and contract stages, with the relevant legal basis being UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of medical testing and measurement apparatus. Companies like Data Sciences International, especially those with capabilities in offering plethysmography equipment, stood well-suited to meet the requirements of this procurement. For businesses aiming to engage similarly, a large-scale operation with expertise in high-quality medical equipment could be advantageous. This procurement method indicates an inclination for selecting established suppliers capable of delivering specific technical goods efficiently. Businesses aspiring for such contracts should focus on enhancing their technical expertise and maintaining a robust standing in the industry.

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Notice Title

Plethysmography Equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of Plethysmography Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059926-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.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

DATA SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL

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