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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

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project Amplify" was managed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, to support services by procuring a cold storage unit. The procurement falls under the goods industry category and is located in London, UK. This process reached the contract award stage on 19th February 2026, marking the beginning of the contract period which will last until 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus, given the specific requirements of the procurement. Porton Biopharma Limited, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale operation well-suited for this contract. Businesses in the field of cold storage equipment or those capable of servicing Test & Trace equipment could find similar opportunities appealing for expansion and partnership within government-related projects. The gross contract value amounts to GBP 24,000, reflecting the potential economic value offered by this project to qualified suppliers.

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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-065808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015188-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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
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
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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