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CRE 24-Well Assay Reagents and Service

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

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involved the acquisition of CRE 24-Well Assay Reagents and associated services. This contract, categorised under laboratory reagents and services within the healthcare industry, is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The award was made to R-Biopharm Rhone Limited, with the contract being signed on 9th February 2026 and running until 8th February 2027, valued at £80,763.26. Key documentation was published on 10th February 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and services to provide essential goods for public health needs. Companies with expertise in laboratory supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find such contracts beneficial for establishing or expanding their footprint in the public sector. The fact that the procurement was conducted without competition highlights the importance of building relationships and understanding specific procurement needs within the public health sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

CRE 24-Well Assay Reagents and Service

Notice Description

UKHSA Provision for the supply of CRE 24-well assay reagents and associated service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012104-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,763 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 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.notices@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

R-BIOPHARM RHONE

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