Award

Purchase of Miroscopes

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

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the purchase of microscopes under the title "Purchase of Microscopes." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process has reached the award stage as of 6th January 2026, with the contract already active, having been signed on 17th December 2025. Delivery is expected to occur within the UK. This was a direct procurement method conducted below threshold without competition, and the contract is valued at £97,995 (excluding gross amount £117,594) set to run from 18th December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific, laboratory, and precision equipment manufacturing or supply. By engaging in such government contracts, businesses can solidify their reputation within the public sector and expand their client base. Companies with a portfolio aligned to public health and safety equipment are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future, ensuring robust business development prospects with central government agencies like the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Miroscopes

Notice Description

UKHSA MEZE team - Procurement 10 x Microscopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

BEST SCIENTIFIC

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