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The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26 -W199206

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

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Feb 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Feb 2026 at 07:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26," was conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, operating through the UK Health Security Agency in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process followed a direct award procurement method, rationalised by the technical reasons for choosing a single supplier. The contract, awarded to Capris Medica, was signed on 10th February 2026, with the procurement stage being in the award phase as of 7th April 2026. The total contract value is USD 152,500, and it will extend from 11th March 2026 to 12th June 2026. The project aims to enhance laboratory capacity and data analysis across the Caribbean under the CARA project.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. The direct award to Capris Medica, a small to medium-sized enterprise, underscores the importance of having specialised knowledge and authorised partnerships, given Capris Medica's role as Illumina's Channel Partner in the Caribbean region. Businesses with similar competencies and regional authorised partnerships can find substantial opportunities in such niche, high-demand sectors, enabling them to expand their market presence and influence within governmental and international health projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26 -W199206

Notice Description

CARA project, sharing best practices, aligning laboratory protocols, and coordinating the roll-out of training programmes designed to strengthen laboratory capacity, antimicrobial stewardship, and AMR data analysis across the Caribbean.

Procurement Information

the supplier was the single source supplier for the Caribbean

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031539-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CAPRIS MEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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