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Porton Industrial Automated Control System Works

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

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 13:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 18:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 16:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 14:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is managing the procurement titled "Porton Industrial Automated Control System Works." This active tender aims to enhance the Industrial Automated Control Systems at the Porton site in the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on security and operational resilience. The main procurement category is works, involving architectural and construction services, specifically within the industrial process control equipment sector. The procurement process follows an open competition method below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed until 9th September 2026. The start of the contract is expected on 26th October 2026, with completion by 30th April 2029, potentially extending until 31st October 2029 if renewed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those experienced in installing industrial process control systems and high-capacity network infrastructure. The project's estimated value of £1,950,000 creates a lucrative prospect for companies capable of meeting the quality-focused award criteria, with 75% based on quality, including social value considerations, and 25% on price. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing chances for them to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in delivering critical infrastructure projects within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Porton Industrial Automated Control System Works

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Porton Industrial Automated Control System Works. UKHSA have a regulatory requirement to improve the Industrial Automated Control Systems (IACS) at our Porton site. This requirement will deliver a critical infrastructure upgrade to enhance the security, resilience, and operational independence of IACS supporting high containment laboratories. The key deliverables of this include: * Construction of two dedicated data centres to house IACS infrastructure; * Installation of core network infrastructure, including: o High-capacity fibre optic links between server rooms; o Copper cabling to connect IACS equipment to specific high containment labs * Preparation of readiness for the migration of primary IACS systems; and * Futureproofing to enable seamless expansion to further labs in later phases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be managed in accordance with NEC4 ECC terms and conditions and instructed as appropriate through Compensation Events

Planning Information

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are looking to conduct preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to carry out the necessary building infrastructure and installation works for a segregated network and data centre project at our Porton site. If this requirement is within your companies capabilities and is of interest, please complete the questionnaire that can be found at the below link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZusqMrwO20tKq2AEAfTNpRBUM1FZODBOMk83T1FNWFlVSlMwNlJGNDE5Qy4u Questionnaires should be complete by 1200 noon on 21st November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069201-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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