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Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group

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

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09 Feb 2026 at 15:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Feb 2026 at 14:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of the Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for the Cytogenetics Group. Based in London, the procurement falls under the category of imaging equipment for medical use, located within the health sector. The process, which reached the award stage on 9th February 2026, involved a direct award method, justified by the presence of a sole supplier. The contract, valued at £197,904 gross, is scheduled to begin on 20th February 2026 and will run until 30th September 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for suppliers operating within the medical imaging sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised equipment. While the direct award method indicates this specific contract might not involve a competitive tender, businesses should consider positioning themselves as potential future suppliers through innovation and establishing unique propositions. Companies of varying sizes, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, can focus on building relationships with such public agencies and demonstrating their ability to meet niche requirements, potentially benefiting from exclusive supplier arrangements as demonstrated in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group

Notice Description

Purchase of Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group

Procurement Information

Sole supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011464-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
UKHSA Commercial Operations
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

APPLETON WOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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