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C392414 - 25/27 - Consumables and reagents for laboratory testing

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

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:43

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:06

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10 Dec 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the provision of consumables and reagents for laboratory testing under contract identifier "C400236". The contracting authority, a central government public authority located in London, has already awarded the contract to Takara Bio Europe SAS. This direct award addresses the need for compatibility and operational efficiency, preventing the introduction of supplies with differing technical characteristics. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 4th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 28th January 2026 to 21st December 2027, valued at £734,832.12 gross in the goods category. The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for entities involved in supplying laboratory reagents. Suitable businesses include those proficient in delivering high-quality laboratory consumables with technical specifications aligning with existing systems. The direct award method highlights the importance of technical compatibility, suggesting that businesses with established capabilities and existing relationships with the buying organisation might hold a competitive advantage. Companies specialising in laboratory supplies or those looking to expand their portfolio within the UK public health sector may find this contract particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

C392414 - 25/27 - Consumables and reagents for laboratory testing

Notice Description

Provision of reagents for a number of reference laboratories in Colindale, AVU's HCV WGS clinical service, IDU, AMRHAI and EVU

Procurement Information

A change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010065-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£612,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£612,360 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 21 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.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

TAKARA BIO EUROPE

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