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Procurement of Linx PIJ Printer

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

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, operating as a part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, with its location in London. The project, titled "Procurement of Linx PIJ Printer," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting inkjet printers. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the relevant contract having been awarded on 9th January 2026. The direct procurement method used was categorised as "below threshold - without competition," suggesting a streamlined process. The contract spans from 20th December 2025 to 18th December 2030, with an estimated value of £12,981.43 including VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the production and supply of inkjet printers. SMEs, such as LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES PLC, are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, as evidenced by their role as the supplier in this project. Given the ongoing need to support laboratory services, businesses specialising in providing laboratory equipment or supplementary technologies can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand partnerships with governmental agencies, thereby enhancing their reputation and credibility within the sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Linx PIJ Printer

Notice Description

UKHSA Colindale and Porton Laboratories are requesting the purchase of a new CIJ printer as the equipment will provide Media Services with increased capacity and resilience to continue to support the laboratories with pre-poured media plates used in lab testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001717-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30232150 - Inkjet printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,817 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2030 4-5 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
Procurement Notices
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

LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES

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