Award

Replacement Freeze Driers x 3 and servicing

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

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, is engaged in a procurement process titled "Replacement Freeze Driers x 3 and servicing," aimed at acquiring three replacement freeze driers along with subsequent servicing after the warranty period. This procurement falls under the goods category within the health and medical sector. The process is in the "Award" stage, with a contract having been signed on 11th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £67,084.67 net (£80,501.6 gross), will be active from 12th December 2025 to 10th December 2029. The procurement method was direct, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined approach without competitive bidding.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in freezing equipment and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. Companies within these niches have a unique opportunity to support the UK's national health infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient goods and services in line with public health requirements. Severn Vacuum Services Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the scope for regional businesses in this sector to engage in public procurement and grow their presence in the health equipment market.

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Notice Title

Replacement Freeze Driers x 3 and servicing

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 replacement freeze driers and future service to commence following warranty period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082434-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42513100 - Freezing equipment

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,084 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SEVERN VACUUM SERVICES

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