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Project Amplify

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Project Amplify" was conducted by the UK Health Security Agency, a central government public authority, to acquire a cold storage unit. The tender, identified by the code C422126, involves recommissioning and servicing ex-Test & Trace equipment. The procurement falls under the goods category and utilises a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contracting authority is located at 10 South Colonnade, London, UK. The award was finalised on 19 February 2026, with the contract period running from that date until 31 March 2026. This process is in the award stage and involved purchasing temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus.

Project Amplify presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or servicing of storage units and related equipment, especially those capable of handling temperature-sensitive goods. Although the supplier chosen for the contract is Porton Biopharma Limited, a large enterprise based in Porton Down, UK, similar businesses can target their capabilities towards upcoming needs for specialised storage units in the healthcare sector. The direct procurement method implies opportunities for unique expertise and innovative solutions tailored to requirements, offering business growth for firms that demonstrate excellence in cold storage technology and aftercare services.

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Notice Title

Project Amplify

Notice Description

Procurement of cold storage unit to support services - Recommission and service of ex-Test & Trace equipment for Project Amplify.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
oj.olagunju@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

PORTON BIOPHARMA

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